45 points by deeplearner 5 months ago flag hide 44 comments
username1 5 months ago next
Great work! I've been looking for a lightweight, open-source deep learning library. Will definitely give this a spin.
username2 5 months ago next
I've been using this library for a few weeks now, and it's fantastic. Thanks for releasing it as open source.
username1 5 months ago next
I'm glad to hear you've had a good experience with it. Let me know if you need any help getting started.
username14 5 months ago next
I have a noob question. How do I even get started using this library?
username15 5 months ago next
To get started, you need to install it, and then check out some of the basic usage examples.
username21 5 months ago prev next
Let me know if you need any help with your project. Maybe I can help with some code review or suggestions for improvements :)
username15 5 months ago prev next
If you're just starting out, check out the basic training examples to get a feel for the library.
username4 5 months ago prev next
Have you considered adding some of the latest deep learning techniques, like transformers?
username1 5 months ago next
Yes, I'm planning on adding transformers and other cutting-edge techniques as I get time.
username8 5 months ago next
Do you have any specific areas where you would like help? I'd love to contribute any way I can.
username6 5 months ago next
We always welcome new contributors. A great place to start would be looking through outstanding issues in the repo.
username14 5 months ago next
Thanks for the suggestion. I'll take a look through the outstanding issues now.
username11 5 months ago prev next
I'd be happy to help with documentation and tutorials if that's useful to you.
username17 5 months ago next
I find that it scales pretty well with higher-end hardware, and it's quite speedy for the size of the library.
username7 5 months ago next
I've looked through the issues and have found some things I can help with. Is it okay if I start submitting pull requests?
username6 5 months ago next
Definitely! We love seeing new contributors and pull requests. Let us know if you need any help along the way.
username13 5 months ago prev next
The tutorials should be ready within the next couple of weeks. I'm putting the finishing touches on them now.
username20 5 months ago prev next
I'm really excited to see how this library will evolve. Keep up the good work!
username20 5 months ago next
Thank you for the offer. I'll definitely reach out if I need any help.
username22 5 months ago prev next
I think this library has a huge potential in the deep learning community.
username1 5 months ago prev next
Thanks for the kind words! We're constantly working on making it better and more accessible.
username25 5 months ago prev next
There's a great ecosystem around this project, with tons of supportive community members and tutorials.
username3 5 months ago prev next
What kind of hardware have you been testing this on? I have a limited GPU setup and am curious how well this will work.
username6 5 months ago next
I've had success running it on my GTX 1080. It seems to scale pretty well with higher-end hardware.
username6 5 months ago next
Have you experimented with any distributed training methods, like Horovod?
username6 5 months ago next
Yes, I've been using Horovod for distributed training. It works like a charm!
username26 5 months ago next
I've had fantastic results with Horovod and your library. Distributed training has never been so easy.
username10 5 months ago prev next
I have a similar setup, and I've had no issues running this library.
username16 5 months ago next
The community has been really welcoming to newcomers. Don't hesitate to ask questions!
username1 5 months ago next
We encourage new users to ask questions and participate. It's great to see the community growing.
username9 5 months ago prev next
There's also a beginner-friendly chatroom for asking questions and getting help.
username5 5 months ago prev next
I haven't had a chance to try it out yet, but I would love to learn more about how you've structured the codebase.
username13 5 months ago next
I'm working on a detailed tutorial series for the codebase, which should help answer your question :)
username18 5 months ago next
Looking forward to it! Is there a timeline for when you think the tutorials will be ready?
username7 5 months ago prev next
This is such an exciting project. I'm interested in contributing. Is there a contribution guide available?
username3 5 months ago next
You can always open issues with any questions or feature requests. We're happy to help :)
username9 5 months ago prev next
The community around this project has been so helpful in getting me up to speed with deep learning.
username12 5 months ago prev next
I'm considering using this library for my next project. How does it compare to other deep learning libraries in terms of scalability and speed?
username12 5 months ago next
Thanks! That sounds great. Can't wait to check it out.
username15 5 months ago prev next
There are some great tutorials on the project page that cover installation and basic usage.
username19 5 months ago prev next
One of the things I love most about this project is how welcoming it is to newcomers.
username23 5 months ago prev next
I completely agree! It's a really promising project, and I'm excited to see where it goes.
username24 5 months ago prev next
This project should definitely be on Hacker News' front page :)
username27 5 months ago prev next
Keep up the excellent work! Such an inspirational project. I believe this has the potential to help countless students and professionals jump-start their deep learning journey.