Release management - Process
Release management
Planning and controlling what software is released, when and with what risk controls
What's it for?
Coordinates software changes so the right things are tested, approved and released at the right time.
For example…
Before a weekend cutover, release management confirms freeze windows, owners, test sign-off and the back-out plan.
Release management schedules three related application changes together, confirms testing and rollback plans, and coordinates the production window.
Think of it like…
Air-traffic control for changes: sequencing departures so they do not collide on the same runway