New Release: Ultralytics v8.3.27

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:star2: Ultralytics v8.3.27 Release Announcement

Hello Ultralytics Community!

We are thrilled to announce the release of Ultralytics v8.3.27! This update brings a host of improvements aimed at enhancing your experience with our tools, ensuring more robust training, and providing better benchmarking capabilities. Here’s a quick overview of what’s new and improved:

:bar_chart: Key Changes

Default Training Epochs

  • We’ve introduced a fallback of 100 epochs in trainer.py to ensure that your training processes are robust and less prone to misconfiguration. This change helps maintain a reliable setup for users who might forget to specify the number of epochs.

Author Information Update

  • Our documentation now features updated GitHub avatars and usernames for contributors, ensuring that everyone receives the recognition they deserve. This update enhances engagement and transparency within our community.

Removal of Jupyter Checks

  • We’ve streamlined our codebase by removing unnecessary checks for Jupyter notebooks in checks.py. This cleanup makes our library more efficient and easier to maintain.

Benchmark Visualization

  • New interactive benchmark graphs in benchmark.md allow you to dynamically compare models through selectable checkboxes. This user-friendly tool aids in evaluating performance metrics, helping you make informed decisions.

Export Compatibility

  • We’ve added checks to skip MNN export tests on Raspberry Pi and NVIDIA Jetson due to known unsupported issues. This safeguard prevents potential errors and enhances user experience by clearly defining usage boundaries.

:dart: Purpose & Impact

  • Enhanced Training Robustness: Default epochs ensure a more reliable training setup.
  • Better Attribution: Updated author profiles improve community engagement.
  • Clean Codebase: Streamlined code for better efficiency.
  • User-Friendly Benchmarking: Easier model performance evaluation.
  • Compatibility Safeguards: Clear usage boundaries to avoid errors.

What’s Changed

Full Changelog: View here

We encourage you to try out the new release and share your feedback with us. Your insights are invaluable as we continue to improve and innovate. Thank you for your ongoing support and contributions to the Ultralytics community!

Release URL: Ultralytics v8.3.27

Happy exploring!