How does the schema validation work?

It uses a fail-fast pattern at pipeline boundaries to check for required columns and data shapes, providing clear error messages instead of cryptic Python KeyErrors mid-experiment.

What is 'Prediction Collapse' detection?

It is a sanity check that compares the standard deviation of your predictions to your targets; if the ratio is too low, it flags that the model has likely stopped learning useful features.

What kind of gradient checks are included?

The skill includes logic to monitor gradient norms, detect non-finite values (NaN/Inf), and even perform architecture-specific checks like LSTM forget-gate bias health.

What is the primary benefit of ML Fail-Fast Validation?

The primary benefit is catching bugs like shape mismatches or gradient issues in under 5 minutes, preventing hours or days of wasted GPU time and cloud costs.

Can I use this for non-PyTorch frameworks?

Yes. While the code examples are PyTorch-centric, the patterns for schema validation, NDJSON logging, and prediction sanity checks are framework-agnostic and apply to any ML workflow.

ML Fail-Fast Validation

Name: ML Fail-Fast Validation
Author: terrylica

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데이터 과학 및 ML

Implements validation patterns to catch machine learning errors early and prevent wasted GPU resources during long-running experiments.

소개

This skill provides a comprehensive suite of fail-fast validation checks designed specifically for machine learning workflows. It enables developers to identify critical issues—such as model architecture mismatches, gradient health problems, schema inconsistencies, and prediction collapse—within seconds rather than hours. By integrating these POC validation patterns, ML engineers can ensure the integrity of their data and models before committing to expensive, time-consuming training runs, significantly improving development velocity and reducing cloud infrastructure costs.

주요 기능

Real-time gradient health monitoring to detect NaN/Inf or dead layers
NDJSON logging validation to ensure structured experiment tracking
Automated 5-point and 10-point POC validation checklists
Prediction sanity checks to catch model collapse or explosion patterns
Fail-fast schema validation for data pipelines and feature engineering
9 GitHub stars

사용 사례

Pre-flighting a new model architecture before a weekend-long training session
Ensuring gradient flow through complex custom neural network layers
Debugging silent data corruption in feature engineering pipelines

소개

주요 기능

Real-time gradient health monitoring to detect NaN/Inf or dead layers
NDJSON logging validation to ensure structured experiment tracking
Automated 5-point and 10-point POC validation checklists
Prediction sanity checks to catch model collapse or explosion patterns
Fail-fast schema validation for data pipelines and feature engineering
9 GitHub stars

사용 사례

Pre-flighting a new model architecture before a weekend-long training session
Ensuring gradient flow through complex custom neural network layers
Debugging silent data corruption in feature engineering pipelines