🎯 Hyperparameter Tuning

Automated Optimization Strategies

Strategy

Actions

Hyperparameter Tuning

Finding optimal hyperparameters (LR, batch size, etc.) is crucial. Manual tuning is slow - automated methods are essential.

Methods

  • Grid Search: Try all combinations - exhaustive but expensive
  • Random Search: Sample randomly - often better than grid
  • Bayesian Optimization: Model search space, query intelligently
  • Hyperband: Early stopping for bad configs
  • Population-Based: Evolve configurations

Key Hyperparameters

  • Learning rate (most important!)
  • Batch size
  • Network architecture (layers, units)
  • Regularization strength
  • Optimizer choice
  • Dropout rate

Tools

  • Optuna, Ray Tune, Hyperopt
  • Weights & Biases Sweeps
  • Scikit-learn GridSearchCV
  • Keras Tuner