Introduction to MLOps
Chapter 1: Foundations of MLOps
What is MLOps?
Why MLOps is Necessary for Machine Learning
MLOps vs. DevOps: Similarities and Differences
The Goals of an MLOps Strategy
Core Principles of MLOps
Common Challenges in Production Machine Learning
Chapter 2: The Machine Learning Lifecycle
Overview of the End-to-End ML Lifecycle
Data Ingestion and Preparation
Model Training and Experimentation
Model Evaluation and Validation
Model Deployment Strategies
Monitoring Models in Production
The Feedback Loop for Model Improvement
Chapter 3: Versioning in Machine Learning
The Importance of Reproducibility
Version Control for Code with Git
Introduction to Data Versioning
Techniques for Model Versioning
Managing Experiment Tracking
Hands-on Practical: Versioning a Simple ML Project
Chapter 4: Automation and CI/CD for ML
Introduction to CI/CD
Continuous Integration (CI) for ML Code
Continuous Delivery (CD) for Models
Continuous Training (CT)
Building a Basic ML Pipeline
Introduction to Orchestration Tools
Hands-on Practical: Create a Simple CI Pipeline with GitHub Actions
Chapter 5: Model Deployment and Serving
What is Model Deployment?
Containerization with Docker
Creating a Model API with Flask
Deployment Patterns: Online vs. Batch Prediction
Introduction to Model Registries
Fundamentals of Model Monitoring
Hands-on Practical: Package and Deploy a Model as a Docker Container
Why MLOps is Necessary for Machine Learning
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- Hidden Technical Debt in Machine Learning Systems, D. Sculley, Gary Holt, Daniel Golovin, Eugene Davydov, Todd Phillips, Dietmar Ebner, Vinay Chaudhary, Michael Young, Jean-François Crespo, Dan Dennison, 2015 Advances in Neural Information Processing Systems 28, Vol. 28 (Curran Associates, Inc.) - This seminal paper discusses the often-overlooked engineering and operational challenges in machine learning systems, highlighting the need for robust practices beyond model development.
- Engineering MLOps: From Model to Production, Emmanuel Raj Lakshmanan, Anurag Singh, 2022 (Manning Publications) - A comprehensive book providing practical guidance on building and maintaining machine learning systems in production, covering the entire MLOps lifecycle from experimentation to deployment and monitoring.
- MLOps: A Guide to Production Machine Learning, Google Cloud, 2021 (Google Cloud) - An authoritative guide from a major industry player detailing the principles and practices of MLOps for building robust and scalable machine learning systems.