Netflix Recommendations: Beyond the 5 stars (Part 1)by Xavier Amatriain and Justin Basilico (Personalization Science and Engineering) In this two-part blog post, we will open the doors of one of the most valued Netflix assets: our recommendation system. In Part 1, we will relate the Netflix Prize to the broader recommendation challenge, outline the external components of our personalized service, and highlight how our task has evolved with the busi
