What is meant by Deployment?
The term "deployment" refers to the process of providing and distributing software applications in a production environment. This includes all steps necessary to move an application from the development or test system to the real environment where end users can access and use the software. The deployment process ensures that the software is correctly installed, configured, and operational.
Typical Software Functions in the Area of "Deployment":
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Automated Deployment:
- Automating deployment steps to minimize human errors and speed up the process.
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Continuous Deployment:
- Automatically releasing changes and updates immediately after successful tests to ensure the rapid availability of new features.
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Deployment Pipeline:
- A series of automated processes that the code must go through from development to production, including build, test, and deployment.
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Rollback Functionality:
- The ability to revert to a previous version of the software if a deployment fails or causes issues.
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Environment Management:
- Managing different environments (e.g., development, test, production) and their specific configurations and settings.
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Zero-Downtime Deployment:
- Deploying software updates without making the application unavailable to users, to avoid interruptions.