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Yelp Unifies ML Model Training with Training Orchestrator
Yelp has streamlined its machine learning model training process with the launch of Training Orchestrator, a new internal framework designed to enhance efficiency and consistency. Replacing disparate team scripts, this configuration-driven system utilizes a DAG-based execution model for improved control and scalability. This shift empowers data scientists to focus on model development, not infrastructure management. For further insight into the complexities of AI agent evaluation, explore our recent article on the challenges of ensuring a perfect conversation, as discussed at VB Transform 2026.
Three InfoQ Certification Cohorts Start This August: Meet the Facilitators
This August, InfoQ launches three distinct five-week online certification cohorts, designed to elevate your expertise through practical application of QCon talk frameworks. Led by senior practitioners, these cohorts offer focused development in architecture (Luca Mezzalira), engineering leadership (Michelle Brush), and AI security and privacy (Katharine Jarmul). Secure your spot and embark on a transformative learning journey—enrollment is now open. For deeper insights into related challenges, explore how DoorDash achieves exceptional proxy cache availability with Envoy and Valkey.
Podcast: Strands Agents with Clare Liguori
Welcome to the podcast! Today, Thomas Betts speaks with Clare Liguori, technical lead for the Strands Agents SDK, a rapidly evolving open-source project. The discussion charts Strands Agents’ progression from a Python SDK to a robust, production-ready agent harness. Clare shares valuable lessons gleaned from scaling agents, including the strategic shift to a model-driven architecture. As the underlying LLMs continue to advance, explore what's next for this transformative technology—a topic further illuminated in "Many Companies Use AI.