New Release: Ultralytics v8.2.71

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:rocket: Announcing Ultralytics v8.2.71 Release!

Hello Ultralytics Community!

We are thrilled to announce the release of Ultralytics v8.2.71! This update brings several key improvements and refinements to enhance your experience with our tools. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s new:

:star2: Summary

The Ultralytics v8.2.71 release focuses on refining model training commands, enhancing the CLI, and fixing some documentation inconsistencies.

:bar_chart: Key Changes

  • Matrix Parallelism: Increased max-parallel jobs from 6 to 10. PR #123 by @glenn-jocher
  • Retry Logic Modification: Adjusted retry wait time from 30 to 60 seconds. PR #124 by @jk4e
  • Documentation Fixes: Corrected CLI commands for training (yolo classify train, yolo segment train, yolo obb train, yolo pose train) and removed some outdated notes on SAM 2. PR #125 by @Burhan-Q
  • Gitignore Update: Added requirements.txt, setup.py, and other files to the .gitignore list. PR #126 by @RizwanMunawar
  • CLI Enhancements: Updated CLI task options to include obb and added a new mode benchmark. PR #127 by @AyushExel

:dart: Purpose & Impact

  • Enhanced Parallelism: Increasing max parallel jobs accelerates CI workflows, thereby improving overall efficiency and quicker feedback loops. :rocket:
  • Improved Job Reliability: With longer wait times before retrying jobs, the update aims to reduce the number of job failures, making the process more robust. :hammer_and_wrench:
  • Command Accuracy: The corrected training commands ensure that users are employing the right commands, reducing the chances of errors and improving user experience. :white_check_mark:
  • Refined CLI Use: The added obb task option and benchmark mode provide users with more versatility and capabilities within the CLI, enabling better performance analysis and use-case flexibility. :bulb:

We encourage you to try out the new release and share your feedback with us. Your input is invaluable in helping us improve and deliver the best possible tools for your needs.

Check out the full release notes and download the latest version here: Ultralytics v8.2.71 Release

Happy coding!

The Ultralytics Team

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