# Training/Inference Separation

> The requirement that model training and prediction serving be distinct, separately-managed phases.

Record: `lexicon:training-inference-separation`
Kind: constraint
Layer: [Correctness Core](https://banes-lab.com/records/layer/correctness-core.md)
Canonical: https://banes-lab.com/ontology/lexicon#lexicon-training-inference-separation

Listed in [Lexicon terms](https://banes-lab.com/api/records/lexicon.md), after [Tool Interface](https://banes-lab.com/records/lexicon/tool-interface.md) and before [Vector Index](https://banes-lab.com/records/lexicon/vector-index.md).

## Category

- [Model Architecture](https://banes-lab.com/records/lexicon-category/model-architecture.md)

## Required by

- [Machine Learning Architecture](https://banes-lab.com/records/architecture/machine-learning-architecture.md)

## Linked from

- [Model Architecture](https://banes-lab.com/ontology/principles/architecture-category-model-architecture.md)