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Glossary

Handoff

A handoff, in Limerine's usage, is the planned transfer of a system from the team that built it to the team that will run it. It includes documentation, runbooks, credentials, and a walkthrough.

Why it matters

A system without a handoff depends on its builders forever.

How Limerine uses the term

We plan every build to end with one.

How to cite this definition

Limerine. "Handoff." Limerine Glossary, 2026. https://limerine.com/glossary/handoff