Supercharging the ML and AI Development Experience at Netflix with Metaflow

Supercharging the ML and AI Development Experience at Netflix with Metaflow

Supercharging the ML and AI Development Experience at Netflix with Metaflow

Original URL: https://netflixtechblog.com/supercharging-the-ml-and-ai-development-experience-at-netflix-b2d5b95c63eb

Article Written: November 3, 2025

Added: November 6, 2025

Type: tech2

Summary

The article discusses the enhancements made to Metaflow, a framework for managing machine learning and AI workflows at Netflix. It introduces a new feature called Spin, which allows for rapid, iterative development similar to using notebook cells, enabling developers to quickly test and debug individual steps in their workflows. The article emphasizes the importance of state management and the differences between traditional software engineering and ML/AI development. It also highlights how Metaflow integrates with other tools to streamline the deployment process.

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