🌟 Summary

The v8.3.27 release for Ultralytics primarily includes improvements in repository management and default training settings, alongside several enhancements to benchmarking and export functionality.

📊 Key Changes

• Default Training Epochs: Set a fallback of 100 epochs in trainer.py if no specific value is provided.
• Author Information Update: Refreshed GitHub avatars and usernames for contributors in documentation.
• Removal of Jupyter Checks: Cleaned up unnecessary checks for Jupyter notebooks in checks.py.
• Benchmark Visualization: Introduced interactive benchmark graphs in benchmark.md allowing dynamic model comparison through selectable checkboxes.
• Export Compatibility: Added checks to skip MNN export tests on Raspberry Pi and NVIDIA Jetson due to known unsupported issues.

🎯 Purpose & Impact

• 🔧 Enhanced Training Robustness: By setting a default epoch, training processes are safeguarded against accidental misconfiguration, ensuring a more reliable setup for users.
• 🏷️ Better Attribution: Updating author profiles ensures that contributors receive the correct recognition, improving engagement and transparency in the community.
• 🛠️ Clean Codebase: Removing obsolete Jupyter checks streamlines the code, making the library more efficient and easier to maintain.
• 📊 User-Friendly Benchmarking: The addition of visual tools for model comparison makes it easier for users to evaluate performance metrics, aiding in informed decision-making.
• 🛡️ Compatibility Safeguards: Preventing exports to MNN format on unsupported devices avoids potential errors and enhances user experience by providing clear usage boundaries.

What's Changed

• Add model comparison graphs in benchmark.md by @RizwanMunawar in https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/pull/17212
• Skip MNN export for Raspberry Pi and NVIDIA Jetson by @lakshanthad in https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/pull/17292
• Benchmark graph fix by @RizwanMunawar in https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/pull/17296
• ultralytics 8.3.27 HUB timed training fix by @glenn-jocher in https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/pull/17298

Full Changelog: https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/compare/v8.3.26...v8.3.27