Release Management: From Semantic Versioning to Production Deployment
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 ...