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In this tutorial, you will implement a linear regression model using Python and scikit-learn. To add more functionality, you will use Flask and Twilio's Programmable Messaging API to help you build your data and make predictions from the convenience of your phone.

Prerequisites

To continue with this tutorial, you will need:

• Python 3.10 or higher installed on your machine.
• A Twilio account. If you haven’t yet, sign up for a free Twilio trial.
• A Twilio phone number. After having an account, you will need to obtain a Twilio phone …

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Tutorial requirements

• Python version 3
• A free or paid Twilio account with a history of activity

Set up the Python virtual environment

Make a new project directory, and change into the directory from the command line.

Create a virtual environment called venv. If you’re on Unix or Mac operating systems, …

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The chatbot will allow users to get information about soccer teams and match statistics. Here’s an example showing how it works:

Tutorial requirements

To follow this tutorial you will need the following:

• Python 3.6 or newer. You can download an installer from python.org.
• Flask. We will use this web framework to build an application that responds to incoming WhatsApp messages.
• ngrok. We will use this free utility to connect our Flask application running on our local system to a public URL that Twilio can connect to from the Internet. Installation instructions for your operating system …