Release-Management

Introduction Release management is the process of planning, scheduling, and controlling software releases through different stages and environments. It ensures that software is released reliably, predictably, and with minimal disruption. This guide visualizes key release management concepts: Semantic Versioning: Deciding when to bump major, minor, or patch versions Release Train: Structured release cadence with quality gates Hotfix Process: Fast-track critical fixes to production Release Checklist: Ensuring nothing is missed during deployment Environment Promotion: Moving code through dev, staging, and production Part 1: Semantic Versioning Decision Tree Understanding Version Numbers: MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH Semantic versioning (SemVer) uses a three-part version number: MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH ...

Introduction Choosing the right deployment strategy is critical for minimizing downtime and risk when releasing new versions of your application. Different strategies offer different trade-offs between speed, safety, and resource usage. This guide visualizes three essential deployment strategies: Rolling Updates: Gradual replacement of instances Blue-Green Deployments: Instant cutover between versions Canary Deployments: Progressive rollout with traffic splitting Comparison and Use Cases: When to use each strategy Part 1: Rolling Update Deployment Rolling updates gradually replace old version pods with new version pods, ensuring continuous availability. ...