train-model

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---
name: train-model
description: "Execute model training with optimization algorithms. Use when running training loops on datasets."
mcp_fallback: none
category: ml
tier: 2
---

# Train Model

Implement and execute model training loops including forward/backward passes, gradient updates, and checkpoint management.

## When to Use

- Running full training pipeline on datasets
- Fine-tuning pretrained models
- Experimenting with hyperparameter variations
- Reproducing paper results

## Quick Reference

```mojo
# Mojo training loop pattern
struct Trainer:
    var model: NeuralNetwork
    var optimizer: Optimizer
    var loss_fn: LossFn

    fn train_epoch(mut self, mut dataloader: BatchLoader) -> Float32:
        var total_loss: Float32 = 0.0
        var batches: Int = 0
        for batch in dataloader:
            var predictions = self.model(batch.inputs)
            var loss = self.loss_fn(predictions, batch.targets)
            # Backward pass and optimization
            total_loss += loss
            batches += 1
        return total_loss / Float32(batches)
```

## Workflow

1. **Prepare data pipeline**: Load and batch training data
2. **Initialize model**: Create network with specified architecture
3. **Set up optimizer**: Choose optimizer (SGD, Adam) with learning rate
4. **Implement training loop**: Forward pass, compute loss, backward pass, update weights
5. **Monitor progress**: Log loss, save checkpoints, validate periodically

## Output Format

Training report:

- Loss values per epoch
- Training time per epoch
- Validation metrics (accuracy, loss)
- Learning curves (loss vs epoch)
- Final model performance
- Checkpoint locations

## References

- See `prepare-dataset` skill for data pipeline setup
- See `evaluate-model` skill for validation
- See CLAUDE.md > Mojo for training loop patterns