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Define a Proof of Life probe to test a risky hypothesis cheaply. Use when you need harsh truth before building real product.

When to use

• Define and document a **Proof of Life (PoL) probe**—a lightweight, disposable validation artifact designed to surface harsh truths before expensive development. Use this when you need to eliminate a specific risk or test a narrow hypothesi…

When not to use

• Building production-quality software
• Scaling prototypes
• Prototype theater

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