Readiness Glossary

Browse 3 readiness terms defined in plain English, from the cultural dictionary of computing.

3 Readiness Terms

Ready to Ship: Prepared enough for release, including not just code completion but the surrounding confidence and support work that make shipping responsible. In engineering...
Up and Running: Operational and functioning well enough to use. In engineering slang, getting something up and running can mean true readiness or merely the minimum state...
Wired: Highly stimulated, alert, or keyed up, often after stress, caffeine, or a long incident. In engineering slang, being wired can help briefly and then make rest...