PoC Creep Mitigation Strategy

A PoC Creep Mitigation Strategy is a software development governance strategy that prevents proof-of-concept code from inappropriately entering production environments.

• AKA: Prototype Containment Strategy, PoC-to-Production Gate, Experimental Code Barrier.
• Context:
  • It can typically establish PoC Code Boundary through repository segregation and access control mechanisms.
  • It can typically enforce PoC Promotion Criteria through quality gates and review processes.
  • It can typically implement PoC Code Tracking through metadata tagging and lifecycle monitoring.
  • It can typically maintain PoC Code Isolation through separate environments and deployment restrictions.
  • It can typically define PoC Graduation Path through MVP criteria and production readiness checklists.
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  • It can often detect Unauthorized PoC Migration through code scanning and deployment monitoring.
  • It can often provide PoC Refactoring Guideline through code transformation rules and architectural patterns.
  • It can often enforce PoC Deprecation Policy through time-based expiration and usage tracking.
  • It can often support PoC Impact Assessment through dependency analysis and risk evaluation.
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  • It can range from being a Lenient PoC Creep Mitigation Strategy to being a Strict PoC Creep Mitigation Strategy, depending on its poc governance enforcement level.
  • It can range from being a Manual PoC Creep Mitigation Strategy to being an Automated PoC Creep Mitigation Strategy, depending on its poc control automation degree.
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  • It can integrate with Version Control System for code movement tracking.
  • It can connect to CI/CD Pipeline for deployment prevention.
  • It can interface with Code Review Platform for promotion approval.
  • It can communicate with Architecture Review Board for design validation.
  • It can synchronize with Technical Debt Registry for poc debt tracking.
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• Example(s):
  • Repository-Based PoC Creep Mitigation Strategies, such as:
    • Separate Repository PoC Creep Mitigation Strategy using distinct poc repositories.
    • Branch Protection PoC Creep Mitigation Strategy using protected production branches.
  • Process-Based PoC Creep Mitigation Strategies, such as:
    • Review Gate PoC Creep Mitigation Strategy requiring architecture review approval.
    • Quality Metric PoC Creep Mitigation Strategy enforcing code quality thresholds.
  • Tool-Based PoC Creep Mitigation Strategies, such as:
    • Static Analysis PoC Creep Mitigation Strategy using poc code pattern detection.
    • Deployment Scanner PoC Creep Mitigation Strategy blocking poc artifact deployment.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Unrestricted Development Practice, which allows poc code production deployment without governance controls.
  • Post-Deployment Review, which identifies poc creep after production impact.
  • Honor System Approach, which relies on developer discipline without enforcement mechanisms.
• See: Proof of Concept (PoC), Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Production Environment, Software Development Lifecycle, Technical Debt Management, Code Quality Assurance, Release Management Process.

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