Intent
Avoid external dependencies so tools remain stable and portable.
When to use
- Adoption depends on low setup friction.
- Users cannot manage complex dependencies.
- You need rapid, repeatable deployments.
- Web delivery improves access and reach.
Core mechanics
- Minimize setup steps and external dependencies.
- Bundle or pin versions of required tools.
- Provide clear install, run, and rollback paths.
- Design endpoints for simplicity and caching.
Implementation checklist
- Document supported environments and prerequisites.
- Package dependencies or provide install scripts.
- Create one-step install and update workflows.
- Define rollback procedures for failed releases.
- Validate endpoint behavior and caching rules.
- Add smoke tests for deployment verification.
Failure modes and mitigations
- Hidden dependencies -> bundle or document explicitly.
- Cache staleness -> set TTL and invalidation rules.
- Install drift -> version artifacts and scripts.
- Browser incompatibility -> test top clients.
Observability and validation
- Deployment success rate and duration.
- Endpoint latency and error rates.
- Cache hit ratio and refresh rates.
- User access errors by client.
Artifacts
- Install scripts and checksums.
- Deployment checklist.
- Endpoint contract documentation.