New Release: Ultralytics v8.2.68

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:rocket: Announcing Ultralytics v8.2.68 Release!

Hello Ultralytics Community!

We are thrilled to announce the release of Ultralytics v8.2.68! This update brings significant improvements to our Docker setup and introduces a new class for Google Cloud Platform (GCP) region analysis. Let’s dive into the key features and enhancements:

:star2: Key Features and Improvements

Dockerfile Updates

  • Standardized Working Directory: We’ve standardized the working directory to /ultralytics across all Dockerfiles, simplifying the Docker setup.
  • Environment Variable Cleanup: Removed the redundant APP_HOME environment variable.
  • Updated Volume Mounts: Volume mounts are now set to /datasets instead of /usr/src/datasets.

These changes aim to simplify Docker management and ensure consistency across different Docker environments, leading to fewer errors and a smoother development experience.

GCP Support

  • New GCPRegions Class: We’ve added a new GCPRegions class in ultralytics/hub/google/__init__.py. This class allows you to check and analyze latency across GCP regions, helping you select the optimal regions based on latency.

This feature is particularly useful for users deploying Ultralytics services on GCP, as it can enhance performance and user experience by optimizing latency.

Documentation

  • New Reference Docs: Added new reference documentation for the GCPRegions class to provide clear guidance and improve user understanding and usability of the new features.

:dart: Purpose & Impact

  • Dockerfile Updates:
    • Purpose: Simplify the Docker setup and ensure consistency.
    • Impact: Easier management and setup of Docker containers.
  • GCP Support:
    • Purpose: Provide tools for analyzing and selecting optimal GCP regions based on latency.
    • Impact: Enhanced performance and user experience for GCP deployments.
  • Documentation:
    • Purpose: Offer clear guidance for the new GCPRegions functionality.
    • Impact: Improved user understanding and usability.

What’s Changed

Full Changelog: v8.2.67…v8.2.68

Try It Out!

We encourage you to try out the new release and explore the enhancements. Your feedback is invaluable to us, so please share your thoughts and experiences with the new features.

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Thank you for being a part of the Ultralytics community!

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This auto-latency scan is killer.