Shadow Testing
Also called: Shadow Deployment
An evaluation technique where live production traffic is duplicated to a candidate model or system without impacting the end-user response.
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An experimentation method that compares two variants under similar conditions to determine which performs better against predefined metrics.
Canary TestingA testing approach that exposes changes to a small subset of users or traffic to validate behavior before a full rollout.
Multivariate TestingAn experimentation method that tests multiple variables and their combinations simultaneously to measure their effects on an AI system or product.
Offline EvaluationAn evaluation performed outside production using fixed datasets, test cases, or recorded interactions to assess an AI system before deployment.
Online EvaluationAn evaluation performed on live or production-like interactions to continuously assess an AI system's behavior, quality, safety, or performance.