What is Release Management?
Release Management is the process of planning, scheduling, and controlling the deployment of software releases. It involves coordinating between development, testing, and operations teams to ensure that new features, updates, and fixes are delivered to users smoothly and without disruption.
The release management process typically includes:
- Release Planning: Defining the scope, schedule, and resources for the release.
- Build Management: Compiling and managing the software builds that will be released.
- Testing: Validating that the release meets quality standards and is ready for deployment.
- Deployment: Rolling out the release to the production environment.
- Post-Release Monitoring: Tracking the release’s performance and addressing any issues that arise.
Effective release management helps ensure that software updates are delivered on time, with minimal impact on users, and that they contribute positively to the product’s overall quality and functionality.