Release management - Process
Continuous deployment
(CD)
Software changes that pass the automated checks are automatically released to users, without a manual release decision
What's it for?
Lets tested software changes reach users automatically without a person approving each release.
For example…
A fix merged at 2pm passes tests and is live for customers by 2:20pm with no release meeting in between.
A small bug fix passes every automated check and is deployed to production immediately, without waiting for a scheduled release meeting
Think of it like…
Leaving the moment your bags are zipped — no waiting for someone to say go