Learn TensorRT: a C++17 path from YOLOv8 to async inference
I open-sourced Learn TensorRT, a hands-on course for developers moving from PyTorch models to C++ deployment. The baseline is TensorRT 10.14, CUDA 13.0 and C++17, in a pinned NVIDIA development container. The core path uses YOLOv8 to connect three parts of deployment: Correctness: export to ONNX, inspect outputs with Polygraphy, then implement preprocessing, TensorRT inference and postprocessing…
The open-source project Learn TensorRT provides a hands-on course for developers looking to transition their PyTorch models to C++ deployment. The foundation of this course is based on TensorRT 10.14, CUDA 13.0, and C++17, all contained within an NVIDIA development container.
The central route of the course connects three critical aspects of deployment: correctness, optimization, and pipeline behavior. To ensure correctness, developers must export their model to ONNX, inspect outputs using Polygraphy, and then implement preprocessing, TensorRT inference, and postprocessing in C++. When it comes to optimization, students can compare FP32, FP16, and INT8 precision, utilize explicit Q/DQ quantization, and profile their performance with Nsight.
To further refine their pipeline, developers can add bounded queues, dynamic batching, and asynchronous CUDA streams. After implementing these features, they should measure latency, throughput, and overload behavior. The course recommends beginning with the single-image C++ pipeline in lesson 11, ensuring they meet its prerequisites, check the detections, and establish correctness before progressing to more complex optimizations.
Throughout the course, the code emphasizes the use of RAII, explicit resource ownership, and target-based CMake. The lessons include build/run instructions and reporting checkpoints, all tailored for an Ubuntu system with an NVIDIA GPU as the reference setup. A basic understanding of C++ and CMake is expected from students.
The course also offers electives, including plugins, Triton, DeepStream, and Jetson/DLA. However, some elective runtime acceptance is still pending; the coverage matrix records these limits. The repository and learning roadmap are MIT licensed, with English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean READMEs available for learners.
If you're interested in TensorRT deployment, it's suggested to follow the core path outlined in this course. The creators welcome feedback on any unclear steps or reproducibility issues, as they strive to make this learning material as accessible and effective as possible.
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