Review capability readiness using evidence from solution design, contract or service definition, testing, operations, permissions, monitoring, support, fallback, lifecycle, risk, and ownership before release.
A formal readiness decision prevents automation solutions from being released without clear evidence, accepted risks, remediation actions, and business and operational ownership.
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Outcomes
Formal readiness decision
Evidence, blocking findings, accepted residual risks, and remediation actions reviewed
Release decision recorded as ready, ready with conditions, remediation required, or not approved
Business and operational ownership confirmed before release
Journey criteria
Entry criteria
The chosen architecture, platform, and implementation style have been validated with the relevant architecture, security, and platform stakeholders.
The selected interface provides an appropriate abstraction for consumers.
The interface design and exposed capabilities trace back to business value and consumer needs.
The interface design follows agreed design standards and conventions.
Exit criteria
The chosen architecture, platform, and implementation style have been validated with the relevant architecture, security, and platform stakeholders.
The interface design and exposed capabilities trace back to business value and consumer needs.
The interface and its capabilities are documented clearly enough for review, audit, and onboarding.
The interface design follows agreed design standards and conventions.
The interface contract has been validated and tested against functional and non-functional requirements.
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Focuses on solution and interface design principles that can be used across APIs, integrations, automations, data products, and other implementation styles.