Integrating YOLOv8 into YOLOv3 Ultralytics

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Firstly, I'd like to express my gratitude for the impressive work on the YOLOv3 Ultralytics project. It's truly commendable.

I'm interested in integrating the YOLOv8 model within this framework. Could you guide me on the feasibility and steps required for integrating YOLOv8 into the YOLOv3 Ultralytics repository?

Thank you for your time and assistance.

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[glenn-jocher]

@jeongjin0 hello! Thank you for your kind words and for reaching out with your question. 😊

Integrating YOLOv8 into the YOLOv3 Ultralytics framework would be a significant undertaking, as YOLOv8 is a more advanced version with substantial differences in architecture and functionality. This would require deep modifications to the codebase, including adapting the model architecture, data preprocessing, postprocessing, and potentially the training pipeline.

While we encourage innovation and experimentation, such an integration is beyond the scope of support we can provide through GitHub issues. If you're interested in pursuing this, you would need to have a strong understanding of both codebases and be prepared for a challenging project.

For detailed guidance on YOLOv3, please refer to our documentation at https://docs.ultralytics.com. If you're looking to work with the latest YOLO models, I would recommend using the repositories and documentation specific to those versions.

Best of luck with your project, and thank you for being part of the YOLO and Ultralytics community!