FROM PROTOTYPE TO PRODUCTION

CHAPTER SUMMARY A demo proves possibility, and production proves dependability. Demos hide problems because of hand-picked inputs, watched runs, skipped boring parts, and small scale. A production readiness checklist forces every important safeguard to be confirmed before launch. Simpler, narrower, controllable agents tend to survive in production because they are easier to test, debug, and trust. KEY TERMS REVIEW Prototype: an early rough version. Production: the live environment used by real users. Production readiness checklist: requirements that must be met before launch. Least privilege: giving only the access truly needed. Runbook: a guide for handling problems. Autonomy: freedom to act without approval at each step. Rollback: returning to a previous working version.