Why is Offline Evaluation important?
Offline evals are a cornerstone of evaluation-driven development. They allow you to track how changes in your prompts, models, or logic affect quality as you build. This makes it easier to catch regressions early, validate improvements, and maintain confidence that every new iteration improves performance. By continuously running offline evals during development, you can:- Specify evaluation criteria that align with your expectations or use case
- Compare versions side by side to see what is improving (or not)
- Move faster with a structured workflow that is consistent and measurable