Model Versioning
Tracking and managing different versions of AI models
Overview
Model versioning is the systematic tracking of changes and improvements to AI models over time. Like version control for software, it maintains a clear history of how models evolve, enabling teams to track improvements, compare different versions, and return to previous versions when needed.
Key Components
Version tracking includes:
- Model performance metrics
- Training configurations
- Data sources used
- Important parameter changes
- Environmental settings
- Testing results
Management Benefits
Effective versioning provides:
- Clear development history
- Result reproducibility
- Change documentation
- Quality control
- Collaboration support
- Recovery options
Best Practices
Versioning should maintain:
- Systematic version numbering
- Detailed change records
- Performance comparisons
- Configuration tracking
- Access controls
- Backup procedures
Practical Applications
Versioning enables teams to:
- Track model improvements
- Compare different approaches
- Maintain quality standards
- Collaborate effectively
- Recover from issues
- Document progress