📋 Most teams have a production checklist.
The tougher question is when the checklist actually gets used. Is it before a launch, after an incident, during a security review, when a migration is already halfway done, or only when someone senior asks if the team is sure?
Kubernetes readiness is about more than just correct YAML. It’s also about operational ownership: who understands the system, how the team reviews risks, and whether they can explain what happens when production doesn’t go as planned.
When does your team review Kubernetes production readiness?