Evaluation
Trace graders
Evaluate the steps of an agent, not only its final answer.
Lesson overview
Trace graders
A trace grader can check whether the agent selected the right tool, supplied correct arguments, respected policy, avoided unnecessary calls, and reached the expected outcome.
Learning path
Theory → Example → Code → Practice → Quiz → Challenge → Completion
Step 1
Theory
Trace graders
A trace grader can check whether the agent selected the right tool, supplied correct arguments, respected policy, avoided unnecessary calls, and reached the expected outcome.
Step 2
Example
Example
Apply Trace graders to a realistic production scenario and trace the decision step by step.
Step 3
Code
Code
Add implementation notes or a runnable example for this concept.
Step 4
Practice
Practice
Write down the inputs, expected output, constraints, and one failure case for Trace graders.
Step 5
Quiz
Quiz coming soon.
Step 6
Challenge
Challenge
Design a production-ready solution for Trace graders and explain one important trade-off.
Complete every stage
Work through every step in order, then the lesson will be marked complete.
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