Demo Is Not Deployment

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Learn why a polished demo doesn't guarantee successful deployment and how to evaluate its feasibility

intermediate Published 4 Jun 2026
Action Steps
  1. Evaluate the demo's feasibility by asking the six gates questions
  2. Assess the demo's scalability and potential roadblocks
  3. Test the demo in a production-like environment
  4. Configure the demo for deployment by addressing any technical debt
  5. Apply the six gates framework to future demos to ensure deployability
  6. Compare the demo's performance in different environments to identify potential issues
Who Needs to Know This

DevOps teams and software engineers can benefit from understanding the differences between demo and deployment to avoid costly mistakes

Key Insight

💡 A demo is not a deployment, and evaluating its feasibility is crucial to avoid costly mistakes

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Learn why a polished demo doesn't guarantee successful deployment and how to evaluate its feasibility

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A polished demo wiped $100bn off Alphabet before anyone asked if it could ship. Six gates ask first. · Architecting the AI Coworker · 3/22 Continue reading on Medium »
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