New Release: Ultralytics v8.3.5

:rocket: Ultralytics v8.3.5 Release Announcement

Hello Ultralytics Community!

We’re thrilled to announce the release of Ultralytics v8.3.5! This update brings significant improvements to image caching, ensuring a more robust and efficient experience for all users. Here’s a quick overview of what’s new:

:star2: Summary

Version 8.3.5 enhances image caching by incorporating disk space validation and write permissions checks, leading to more reliable and efficient training processes.

:bar_chart: Key Changes

  • Version Update: From 8.3.4 to 8.3.5.
  • New Functionality: Introduced check_cache_disk for enhanced caching checks.
  • Improved Caching: Now includes disk space and write permissions checks, with better warnings for potential issues.

:dart: Purpose & Impact

  • Enhanced Reliability: Ensures adequate disk space and permissions, reducing failures and stabilizing training.
  • Resource Efficiency: Smoother training runs with managed disk resources.
  • Deterministic Training: Consistent training with disk caching, given hardware prerequisites are met.

:arrows_counterclockwise: What’s Changed

:tada: New Contributors

We encourage everyone to try out the new release and share your feedback. Your insights are invaluable in helping us improve and innovate further.

Full Changelog: v8.3.4…v8.3.5

For more details, visit the release page.

Thank you for being a part of the Ultralytics community!