release cycle
Software version timing
A release cycle is the recurring sequence of stages a product goes through from development to public availability.
Software projects typically follow release cycles that include planning, coding, testing, and deployment.
The term appears in discussions of how frequently updates ship: They moved to a two-week release cycle.
Shorter cycles mean faster iterations; longer ones allow more polish between versions.
- versionA distinct form
- deployPosition for use
- sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
- rolloutStaged public introduction
- updateNew version or information
patch · launch · ship date · iteration · milestone · beta · alpha · candidate · shipment · cadence · software · agile · schedule · build · testing · staging · bug fix · production
release cyclefeature freeze
Ban on new functionality
abandonware · end of life · code freeze · maintenance mode · sunset
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