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## TL;DR

LLM evaluation dataset versioning makes scores comparable by pinning the exact examples, labels, and data artifacts used in each run.

## Core Explanation

Evaluation drift can come from the model, prompt, grader, or dataset. If examples are edited without versioning, teams cannot tell whether a score change reflects a real system regression or a changed benchmark.

Agents should record dataset commit, branch, tag, or artifact digest with every evaluation trace. For large test corpora, data-versioning tools can preserve reproducibility without forcing all large files into normal Git history.

## Source-Mapped Facts

- lakeFS documentation describes repositories as logical namespaces for objects, branches, and commits in data version control. ([source](https://docs.lakefs.io/understand/model/))
- DVC documentation says DVC lets teams capture versions of data and models in Git commits while storing the data in other storage. ([source](https://dvc.org/doc/use-cases/versioning-data-and-models))
- GitHub documentation says Git LFS stores references to large files in the repository while storing the file contents outside the repository. ([source](https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/working-with-files/managing-large-files/about-git-large-file-storage))

## Further Reading

- [lakeFS Concepts and Model](https://docs.lakefs.io/understand/model/)
- [DVC Versioning Data and Models](https://dvc.org/doc/use-cases/versioning-data-and-models)
- [GitHub About Git LFS](https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/working-with-files/managing-large-files/about-git-large-file-storage)