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Machine Learning in ML.NET

Marco Zamana

Stop treating machine learning as a siloed system. ML.NET lets developers package AI models as familiar NuGet dependencies, enabling continuous training loops alongside standard .NET code.

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Overview of ML.NET for .NET developers

How .NET developers can build intelligent applications natively using the open-source, cross-platform ML.NET framework.

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Different methods for utilizing ML.NET tools

How developers can consume ML.NET via the API, command-line interface, or Visual Studio Model Builder.

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Core components and model extension capabilities

Core components like IDataView, transformers, and extension libraries enable seamless model training and ONNX or TensorFlow consumption.

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Understanding the machine learning building workflow

Standardizing the machine learning workflow requires continuous data preparation, model training loops, and scalable prediction engines.

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Using ML.NET CLI and MLOps principles

Integrating the ML.NET CLI for rapid training into continuous delivery pipelines ensures models remain accurate through automated retraining.

#6 about 12 min

Binary classification with Visual Studio Model Builder

Accelerating binary classification tasks by training a sentiment analysis model directly within Visual Studio using Model Builder.

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Evaluating and integrating the generated model artifacts

Evaluating the trained model's accuracy and scaffolding a web API solution facilitates rapid downstream consumer integration.

#8 about 7 min

Training object detection with Azure Custom Vision

Leveraging Azure Custom Vision to upload images, tag subjects, and iterate on object detection algorithms.

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Exporting and evaluating learned ONNX models

Exporting a trained model in ONNX format and inspecting its required tensor inputs using Netron prepares it for backend integration.

#10 about 21 min

Integrating an ONNX model in a console application

Solving custom offline object detection by configuring an inference pipeline and executing the ONNX model within a C# console application.

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Audience Q&A on datasets and algorithm selection

Guidance on navigating optimal dataset sizes, learning foundational machine learning concepts, and selecting appropriate algorithms.

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