Why does the version of a registered model have to be an integer?

Question

Hello!
I'm trying to implement semantic versioning rules ("MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH") for all Azure Machine Learning assets but I'm struggling since the version of a registered model must be a positive integer. This is unlike data assets or environments, where the version can be an arbitrary string. Is there any reason for this restriction in models or is it something that could be fixed in the future?

Thank you!

Answer 1

@DOMINGUES Francisco M Yes, I think you are trying to register the model from the ML portal or the CLI where the version needs to be a positive integer.

The CLI and SDK is manitained through this repo on github. I think you can raise an issue on the repo to check if this will change in the future as this effects the implementation of the model registration through all CLI, SDK or portal.

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