Stages of a Release Cycle
A Release Cycle consists of a series of structured stages that guide software from idea to delivery and beyond, ensuring quality and reliability.
1. Planning
- Define goals, features, and scope
- Set timelines and allocate resources
- Identify risks and requirements
2. Development
- Write and integrate code
- Follow coding standards
- Use version control systems
3. Build
- Compile code and generate executable files
- Automate using tools like Apache Maven
4. Testing
- Perform unit, integration, and system testing
- Detect and fix bugs
- Ensure quality and performance
5. Release Preparation
- Finalize build version
- Create release notes and documentation
- Obtain approvals
6. Deployment
- Release the software to production
- Ensure smooth installation and minimal downtime
7. Monitoring
- Track system performance and user feedback
- Detect issues in real time
8. Maintenance
- Fix bugs and release updates
- Improve features and performance
퇽훹 Flow of Release Cycle
Planning ᭒ Development ᭒ Build ᭒ Testing ᭒ Release ᭒ Deployment ᭒ Monitoring ᭒ Maintenance
