OpenCV

OpenCV (Open Source Computer Vision Library) is an open-source library of programming functions primarily aimed at real-time computer vision and image processing. It provides a comprehensive set of tools for tasks such as object detection, facial recognition, motion tracking, and augmented reality, with support for multiple programming languages including C++, Python, and Java.

Also known as: Open Computer Vision, OpenCV Library, CV, Open Source Computer Vision, OpenCV2/OpenCV3/OpenCV4

Why learn OpenCV?

Developers should learn OpenCV when working on projects involving computer vision, such as robotics, surveillance systems, medical image analysis, or autonomous vehicles. It is essential for implementing real-time image and video processing due to its optimized performance, extensive pre-trained models, and cross-platform compatibility.

Learning Resources

• docs: OpenCV Official Documentation
• tutorial: OpenCV Tutorials on OpenCV.org
• video: OpenCV Python Tutorials by Sentdex
• book: Learning OpenCV 4 Computer Vision with Python 3