# Experiment Tracking Architecture: W&B + Hydra + DVC — The Engineering of Sweeps

> Source: https://sukruyusufkaya.com/en/learn/fine-tuning-cookbook/ftc-experiment-tracking-wandb-hydra-dvc-sweep
> Updated: 2026-08-18T23:11:22.223Z
> Category: Fine-Tuning Cookbook (Model-by-Model)
> Module: Part 0 — Engineering Foundations
**TLDR:** Disciplining ML experiments: config-driven runs with Hydra, sweep + system metrics + offline mode with W&B, dataset/checkpoint versioning with DVC, alias/lineage tracking. The cookbook's 'reportable Lab' standard.