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Shadow Mode

Shadow mode evaluates an alternative processing path while the existing path continues serving the production result. In inference routing, it can help compare candidate outputs and costs.

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Mirrored requests can create additional cost and data handling obligations. Shadow results estimate an alternative under the test conditions; they do not guarantee live savings or eliminate rollout risk.

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