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Dataset API (tf.data)

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TL;DR. The Dataset API (tf.data) is a TensorFlow tool for building efficient input pipelines for machine learning.

Technical Definition

The Dataset API (tf.data) is a TensorFlow tool for building efficient input pipelines for machine learning.

How it works

The Dataset API, specifically `tf.data` in TensorFlow, provides a flexible and efficient way to create input pipelines for machine learning models. It allows users to construct complex data processing flows, including reading data from various sources, transforming it, and feeding it to the model. This API helps optimize data loading and preprocessing for faster training.

Further Reading

• Google ML Glossary