ReadyStatus
ReadyStatus is a designation used in software systems to reflect whether an entity—such as a service, component, or resource—is prepared to handle work or participate in a workflow. It is typically represented as a status object or flag that can be observed by orchestration layers, schedulers, and automations.
ReadyStatus gates actions that would affect routing, deployment, or execution. A ready state signals that prerequisites
A ReadyStatus object may include a boolean ready, a timestamp for the last change, and optional fields
Lifecycle models for ReadyStatus typically include states such as ready and not_ready, with transitional states like
Patterns and implications: Readiness is used by load balancers to route traffic, by deployment systems to gate
See also: Kubernetes Ready condition; health check; readiness probe; service discovery.