The Reproducibility Triad
Unlike traditional code where commits yield deterministic binaries, machine learning outcomes depend on Code Commit + Dataset Version + Hyperparameters/Hardware. MLflow and DVC track these dependencies as unified immutable runs.
Model Registry Stages
Promote serialized model artifacts through validated states (`Staging` -> `Production` -> `Archived`). A model registry governs CI/CD release gating, signature validation, and rollback metadata.