Release Readiness
1. Introduction (For Clients & Partners)
Our Release Readiness process is the final checkpoint before deploying features and fixes to production. In this phase, we rigorously verify that every change meets our quality, performance, and security standards. This ensures that when new code is released, it delivers value without compromising system stability. By clearly outlining our criteria and process, we provide transparency and confidence to our clients and stakeholders.
2. Who Is Involved
| Role | Involvement | Benefit for You |
|---|---|---|
| Product Owner | Confirms that the delivered features meet business requirements and acceptance criteria. | Ensures that releases align with strategic objectives. |
| Development Team | Completes coding, performs peer reviews, and fixes any issues identified during testing. | Guarantees that the code is robust, maintainable, and ready for production. |
| QA/Testing Team | Conducts comprehensive testing (functional, performance, security) to validate release criteria. | Provides assurance that the release will perform reliably in production. |
| Operations/DevOps Team | Prepares the deployment environment and performs final release checks to ensure smooth deployment. | Ensures that production releases occur seamlessly with minimal downtime. |
| Stakeholders/Clients | May review the final release notes and outcomes, offering feedback when necessary. | Confirms that the release meets business expectations and user needs. |
3. Process Flow / Diagram
Below is an overview of the Release Readiness process with double quotes for the Mermaid labels:
- Task Completion & Code Merge: Work is finalized and merged into the main codebase.
- Pre-Release Testing: Automated and manual tests are executed to validate functionality, performance, and security.
- Code Review & QA Approval: Peer reviews and quality assurance confirm that the code adheres to our standards.
- Release Readiness Check: A final assessment is performed to ensure that all release criteria are met.
- Approval Decision: If the code meets all criteria, it is scheduled for production deployment; otherwise, it goes back for rework.
- Deployment: The approved release is deployed to production, followed by post-deployment monitoring.
4. FAQ
Q1: What is Release Readiness?
A1: Release Readiness is the final checkpoint where we verify that new features and fixes meet all quality, performance, and security standards before deployment to production.
Q2: Who performs the Release Readiness check?
A2: The process involves collaboration between the Product Owner, Development Team, QA/Testing Team, and Operations/DevOps Team, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation.
Q3: What happens if a release does not meet the criteria?
A3: If the release does not pass the readiness check, it is sent back for rework and retesting until all criteria are met.
Q4: How does Release Readiness benefit our clients?
A4: It provides assurance that every production release is stable, secure, and aligned with business needs, reducing the risk of unexpected issues.
5. Next Steps and Additional Resources
- Sprint Review: See how completed work is evaluated on our Sprint Review page.
- Feature Lifecycle: Learn more about how features progress from ideation to deployment on our Feature Lifecycle page.
- Backlog Management: Understand how tasks are prioritized and maintained on our Backlog Management page.
- Contact Us: For further questions or urgent concerns, please reach out via contact support or chat with our team on the website.