Proof-before-production means creating a visible, reviewable system slice before broader operational commitment. The proof can be a portal, workflow, dashboard, AI assistant, data route, browser proof, or launch-room packet that shows how the system behaves and where human authority remains.
Why it matters
AI work can fail quietly if nobody tests the whole operating path. Proof-before-production turns the unknown into something that can be inspected, corrected, scoped, and governed.
Master hub route: Folium Proof Lab.