Continuous Deployment
Continuous Deployment (CD) is a software development practice where every code change that passes automated tests is automatically deployed to production environments without manual intervention. It extends Continuous Integration by automating the release process, ensuring that software is always in a deployable state. This enables rapid, reliable, and frequent delivery of features and fixes to end-users.
Developers should adopt Continuous Deployment to accelerate release cycles, reduce human error in deployments, and improve software quality through automated testing and validation. It is particularly valuable for web applications, microservices architectures, and DevOps teams aiming for high deployment frequency, as it minimizes downtime and allows for immediate user feedback on new features.