Learn WEKA with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 24, 2025
Performance Notes
Best for datasets that fit in memory
Use filters to reduce dimensionality for large datasets
Cross-validation helps prevent overfitting
GUI is slower than scripting for batch experiments
Lightweight, but Java heap size may need adjustment for large data
Security Notes
Secure saved model files
Handle sensitive data carefully in ARFF/CSV files
Audit usage of Weka in multi-user systems
Validate input datasets before processing
Ensure reproducibility via consistent Java versions
Monitoring Analytics
Track evaluation metrics (accuracy, ROC, F-measure)
Compare classifiers using cross-validation
Visualize attribute importance and model outputs
Log results for research or reporting
Monitor runtime for memory-intensive tasks
Code Quality
Document scripts and workflows
Organize datasets and models
Maintain consistent preprocessing steps
Version control CLI scripts and Java code
Ensure reproducibility with fixed random seeds