25. Mastering LLM Ops: Tracing, Data Lineage, and the Fine-Tuning Decision

Your LLM system won't crash; it will just get worse. In this final session of our LLM Ops Foundation course, we tackle the most difficult challenge in AI production: maintaining reliability over time. Unlike traditional software that fails with a 500 error, RAG systems "fail quietly"—retrieval weakens, style shifts, and grounding degrades. We explore the technical blueprint for defending your system against drift and ensuring long-term trust. What you will learn in this session: 1. The 4 Types of AI Drift: Deep dive into Data, Model, Concept, and Behavioral drift—and how to detect them using…