startablelaunchable

Startablelaunchable is a term used in software engineering to describe a class of software artifacts that are both startable and launchable. A startable artifact can be initiated by a runtime or process manager using a defined startup command or entry point. A launchable artifact is packaged and prepared for deployment in operational environments with explicit dependencies, configuration, and lifecycle hooks. A startablelaunchable artifact satisfies both requirements, enabling automated, repeatable deployment and execution across development, testing, and production.

In practice, achieving startablelaunchable status involves ensuring predictable startup behavior, minimal externalized configuration, clear health checks, and well-defined interfaces for monitoring. In containerized and cloud environments, such artifacts are designed to be readily orchestrated by platforms like Kubernetes, with standardized container images, health probes, and declarative deployment descriptors. The concept highlights the importance of end-to-end readiness in modern software delivery, where a component must not only run locally but also integrate smoothly into automated pipelines and production systems.

Examples include microservices packaged as container images with a defined entry point, health check, and restart policy; command-line tools with a single stable invocation pattern; and batch jobs with deterministic invocation and idempotent operations. Origin and usage: the term appears in DevOps and software packaging discussions as a pragmatic label for readiness and reproducibility in deployment pipelines.