Systems
Deployment
Definition
Deployment is the glossaryProcessA process is a defined sequence of steps used to achieve a specific outcome.Open glossary term of releasing software or updates to a live glossaryEnvironmentA specific setup where software runs, such as development, staging, or production.Open glossary term.
In practice
Includes pushing code, running tests, and making glossarySystemA system is a collection of interconnected components that work together to achieve a specific function or outcome.Open glossary term available to users.
The reality
Deployments can introduce risk if not properly managed or tested.
Plain English
Putting something live.
FAQ
Common questions
A few practical answers to the questions that usually come up around this term.
What is deployment?
It is releasing software to users.
Why is deployment important?
It delivers updates and new glossaryFeatureA feature is a specific piece of functionality within a product that delivers value to users. It represents something users can do or experience as part of the overall product.Open glossary term.
What is involved in deployment?
Testing, releasing, and monitoring.
What can go wrong?
Bugs or failures in production.
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