Production Readiness Checklist
Before release, verify keyboard navigation, screen-reader labels, responsive layouts, loading states, error recovery, authorization, network failures, empty data, slow devices, and browser console errors.
Run the full test suite and production build. Verify source maps and error reporting are configured appropriately without exposing secrets.
Definition of done
A feature is not production-ready when the happy path works; it is ready when failure, accessibility, performance, security, and recovery behavior are also intentional.
Key Takeaways
- Test failure paths, not only happy paths.
- Validate accessibility and responsive behavior.
- Verify production build and observability before release.