The Machine Learning Lessons I’ve Learned This Month

Several lessons from recent machine learning work highlight key professional practices. The importance of human connection and socializing with colleagues is emphasized for fostering smoother long-term collaboration. An evaluation of AI coding assistants like Copilot suggests they are most beneficial for learning new domains rather than speeding up core, familiar tasks. Finally, adopting a pragmatic approach by starting with the simplest viable options for model training, like learning rates, is recommended to avoid over-engineering and focus on end-user value.