eBook: On Continuous Delivery

• Definition:
  • Continuous delivery is used in agile development to build, test, and push changes to production code.
  • This shortens feedback loops and keeps software deployable, which cuts down on mistakes and raises quality.
  • As part of continuous delivery, software developers may run automated tests on all changes to the code to find bugs as soon as possible.
  • This stops problems with production and speeds up the resolution process.
    With continuous delivery, teams can also put out new features more often to keep up with competitors and meet customer needs.
• Purpose
  • Continuous delivery speeds up development and makes sure that users get updates quickly.
  • Teams can make changes to software more quickly and respond to user feedback in real time when they have a consistent and reliable deployment pipeline.
  • Continuous delivery makes it easier for development teams to work together and come up with new ideas. This makes customers happier and makes the industry more competitive.

• Needs
  • Continuous delivery must be managed to avoid team burnout and ensure software quality.
  • Agile development is popular and effective for many software development teams because it allows for rapid adaptation to changing requirements and timely customer value delivery.
  • Teams must prioritise communication, collaboration, and adaptability to overcome development challenges with agile practices.