What is PaddlePaddle?

PaddlePaddle, an open-source machine learning framework developed by Baidu, is similar to other frameworks like PyTorch and TensorFlow, offering tools necessary for building deep learning models. It gained attention in the computer vision community with the introduction of PP-YOLO, a model in the YOLO family, which showcased significant advancements over its predecessors such as YOLOv4 and YOLov5. This framework is particularly noted for its parallel distributed deep learning capabilities, enhancing its utility in various machine learning applications.