Glossary
Prototype Hardening
Prototype hardening is the work of replacing demonstration shortcuts with production-ready product, data, security and operational behaviour.
- Product delivery
- Prototyping
What prototype hardening means
Prototype hardening is the decision and engineering work required to replace demonstration shortcuts with dependable product state, data, identity, security, accessibility, performance, tests and operations.
When a prototype should continue
A hardening review determines what evidence and code deserve to continue. It separates useful product learning from shortcuts that were only suitable for demonstration.
When hardening is not the right path
Decide what should continue
Review whether your prototype should be hardened, rebuilt, or retired before production investment continues.