Deep dives·13 June 2026 · 8 min read

Release readiness is not just passed test cases

A green suite confirms only what you thought to check. Readiness adds coverage-vs-change, accepted risk, observability, and non-functional signals.

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Field notes·13 June 2026 · 8 min read

How to say 'not ready for release' without drama

Frame it as risk for the owner to decide, not a veto: specific, reproduced, impact-led, with options attached — surfaced early, not as a sign-off-meeting ambush.

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