Lec3 4
Lec3 4
Dr. Adven
Machine Learning Development Life
Cycle (MLDLC)
• MLDLC is a structured approach to developing, deploying, and
maintaining machine learning models.
Problem Definition
• Clearly define the problem you are trying to solve and the goals of the
machine learning project.
•Identify the business problem or use case.
•Define the scope and objectives of the project.
•Specify the success criteria and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Data Collection
• Gather and consolidate the data required for the machine learning
model.
• Identify data sources (databases, APIs, files, etc.).
• Collect data from various sources.
• Ensure the data is representative of the problem domain.
Data Preparation
• Prepare the collected data for analysis and modeling.
• Clean the data (handle missing values, remove duplicates, etc.).
• Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to understand data
distributions and relationships.
• Transform and format data (normalization, encoding categorical
variables, etc.).
• Split the data into training, validation, and test sets.
Feature Engineering
• Objective: Create and select relevant features that will help the model
learn patterns effectively.
• Create new features from existing data (e.g., combining columns,
extracting date parts).
• Select important features using statistical methods or domain
knowledge.
• Perform dimensionality reduction if necessary (e.g., PCA).
Model Selection
• Objective: Choose the appropriate machine learning algorithm(s) for
the problem.
• Evaluate different algorithms and techniques (e.g., regression,
classification, clustering).
• Consider the trade-offs between model complexity, interpretability,
and performance.
Model Training
• Objective: Train the machine learning model on the training dataset.
• Train multiple models using different algorithms and
hyperparameters.
• Use cross-validation to evaluate model performance and avoid
overfitting.
• Optimize hyperparameters using techniques like grid search or
random search.
Model Evaluation
• Objective: Assess the performance of the trained model on the
validation and test datasets.
• Evaluate the model using relevant metrics (e.g., accuracy, precision,
recall, F1-score, RMSE).
• Analyze model performance on different segments of the data.
• Compare model performance against the defined success criteria.
Model Deployment
• Objective: Deploy the trained model to a production environment
where it can make predictions on new data.
• Choose a deployment strategy (e.g., batch processing, real-time
inference).
• Integrate the model into the existing system or pipeline.
• Ensure the deployment environment is scalable and reliable.
Model Monitoring and Maintenance
• Objective: Continuously monitor the model’s performance and update
it as necessary.
• Track model performance using real-time monitoring tools.
• Detect and handle issues like model drift and data quality problems.
• Retrain and update the model with new data as needed.
• Perform regular maintenance and retraining to ensure the model
remains accurate and relevant.
Documentation and Reporting
• Objective: Document the entire machine learning process and report
findings and results.
• Document the data collection, preparation, and modeling steps.
• Report model performance metrics and insights.
• Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for reproducibility
and future reference.