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Emilie Lewis
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493
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English
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Summary

In the third session of Comet ML Office Hours, hosted by The Artists of Data Science, researcher and professor Dr. Angelica Lo Duca emphasized the importance of baselines and tracking in machine learning experiments, noting that a good baseline should be simple, fast, and repeatable. The session, held on January 19, 2022, also focused on the significance of a standardized workflow and the reproducibility of experiments, which attracted Dr. Lo Duca to Comet. The discussion, led by Harpreet and Angelica, highlighted the value of experimentation, knowledge sharing within the community, and the need to constantly evolve by trying new models and tools. Both speakers underscored the importance of taking breaks during the learning process and encouraged participants to engage with Comet's resources, including Dr. Lo Duca's articles and work by notable figures like Andrew Ng. The Office Hours sessions, held weekly, are free and open to anyone interested in deepening their understanding of data science practices.