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Aug 2024
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Episode 201 - Introduction to KitOps for...

Mark and Allen
About this episode

Join Allen and Mark in this episode of Two Voice Devs as they dive into the world of MLOps and explore KitOps, an open-source tool for packaging and versioning machine learning models and related artifacts. Learn how KitOps leverages the Open Container Initiative (OCI) standard to simplify model sharing and deployment.


More info:

  • https://kitops.ml


Key Topics and Timestamps:

  • What is DevOps? (0:00:41) - Allen and Mark discuss the fundamentals of DevOps and its role in software development and operations.
  • Introduction to MLOps (0:04:02) - The conversation shifts to MLOps, highlighting the unique challenges and requirements of managing machine learning models in production.
  • What is KitOps? (0:07:27) - Mark introduces KitOps and explains its core functionality for packaging models, code, data, and documentation into a single, versioned unit.
  • Understanding the Kit File (0:16:33) - A closer look at the structure and components of a Kit file, the YAML-based configuration file used by KitOps.
  • The Kit CLI and Model Kits (0:18:20) - Explanation of the Kit command-line interface and the concept of model kits as containerized packages.
  • Docker Analogy and Key Differences (0:20:03) - Allen and Mark draw parallels between KitOps and Docker, emphasizing the focus on file management and versioning in KitOps.
  • Benefits of Using KitOps (0:26:35) - Discussion on the advantages of using KitOps over alternative approaches like zip files or direct GitHub storage.
  • Workflow Examples and Integration (0:29:05) - Practical examples of how KitOps can be integrated into data science and development workflows, including build pipelines and production deployments.
  • Call to Action and Community Engagement (0:33:02) - Encouraging viewers and listeners to share their thoughts, experiences, and alternative solutions in the comments and on social media.

Don't miss this insightful episode of Two Voice Devs as Allen and Mark demystify KitOps and its potential for streamlining your MLOps practices. Subscribe to our channel for more developer-focused discussions and tutorials!


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