# Product and platform readiness

Product/platform readiness checks whether the technical base, delivery model and operating ownership can support the next stage of growth.

## Direct answer

Product/platform readiness is the extent to which a product or technical platform can reliably support customers, teams, integrations, change and operational responsibility.

## Useful when

- A product is gaining traction and the platform feels fragile
- Technical debt is slowing decisions
- Integration, data, security or support risks are growing
- A team needs a prioritised hardening path
- Leaders need to know what to fix before scaling

## Related terms

product platform readiness, platform hardening, product architecture review, scaleup CTO, technical debt, production readiness