ultralytics 8.3.124

v8.3.124 - `ultralytics 8.3.124` Create `@dataclass` SolutionConfig and remove `solutions.yaml` (#20455)

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🌟 Summary

This release introduces a unified, Python-based configuration system for Ultralytics Vision AI solutions, streamlining setup, customization, and code maintenance. 🛠️✨

📊 Key Changes

• Unified Configuration with SolutionConfig:
  All solution modules now use a new SolutionConfig Python dataclass to manage settings, replacing the previous scattered YAML and default dictionaries.
• Removal of Legacy Config Files:
  The old solutions.yaml and related legacy config code have been deleted for a cleaner codebase.
• Refactored Solution Modules:
  All solution modules (object counting, tracking, analytics, etc.) now consistently use the centralized configuration, improving reliability and maintainability.
• Enhanced Documentation:
  Added detailed documentation for the new configuration system and updated usage instructions across the docs.
• Improved Default Regions:
  Default region settings for tracking solutions have been updated to use more practical, smaller areas, making object tracking easier out of the box.
• Scoped Imports for Faster Startup:
  Heavy imports like requests, psutil, and thop are now loaded only when needed, reducing initial load time and improving performance.
• Minor Logic Tweaks:
  Adjusted some default parameter values and improved argument handling in several solution modules.
• Contributor Recognition:
  New contributors are now acknowledged in the documentation.

🎯 Purpose & Impact

• Easier Customization:
  Users can now configure all solution parameters in one place using a Python class, making setup and adjustments much simpler and less error-prone.
• Cleaner, More Robust Code:
  Removing legacy YAML files and centralizing configuration reduces bugs and makes the codebase easier to maintain and extend.
• Faster Startup Times:
  By loading heavy libraries only when needed, the package starts up more quickly, improving the user experience.
• Better Out-of-the-Box Experience:
  Improved default regions and settings mean users get more accurate results with less manual tweaking.
• Enhanced Documentation:
  Clearer, more comprehensive docs help both new and experienced users get the most out of Ultralytics solutions.
• Community Engagement:
  Recognizing contributors helps foster a welcoming and collaborative community.

This update is a big step forward in making Ultralytics Vision AI solutions more user-friendly, efficient, and maintainable. 🚀

What's Changed

• Update region to 640×360 image resolution for CI compatibility by @RizwanMunawar in #20452
• Scope requests, psutils, thop imports by @Y-T-G in #20457
• ultralytics 8.3.124 Create @dataclass SolutionConfig and remove solutions.yaml by @RizwanMunawar in #20455

Full Changelog: v8.3.123...v8.3.124