Build representative evaluation datasets with focused test inputs, realistic user language, edge cases, ground truth responses, and consistent test coverage.
DigitalOcean Evaluations Concepts
Generated on 13 Oct 2026
DigitalOcean Evaluations measure model, Inference Router, and agent performance using dataset evaluations and simulations.
DigitalOcean Evaluation Dataset Design Best Practices
Simulation Best Practices
Design effective simulations with focused scenarios, consistent models, representative episodes, and clear evaluation criteria.
Simulation Scenario Set Best Practices
Design representative simulation scenario sets with focused goals, realistic personas, clear stopping criteria, and varied conversation paths.
Dataset Evaluation Best Practices
Configure repeatable evaluations with reusable presets, focused metrics, consistent evaluation settings, and effective candidate system prompts.