# BDA5.4.2 Mixed Precision Training

This skill introduces the use of mixed precision (FP16 + FP32) to accelerate training while maintaining model accuracy. It focuses on numerical stability, hardware support, and integration with modern ML frameworks.

## Requirements

* External: Basic understanding of floating point computation
* Internal: BDA5.3.1 Pytorch or BDA5.3.2 Tensorflow (recommended)

## Learning Outcomes

* Define mixed precision training and describe its benefits in performance and memory usage.
* Identify hardware and software prerequisites for mixed precision support (e.g., NVIDIA Tensor Cores, AMP).
* Apply automatic mixed precision (AMP) in PyTorch and TensorFlow workflows.
* Monitor for numerical instability and apply scaling techniques as needed.
* Benchmark training speed and accuracy trade-offs using mixed precision.

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