Semi-Automated Deployment
Semi-automated deployment is a software release strategy that combines automated processes with human oversight and intervention. It involves using tools and scripts to handle repetitive tasks like building, testing, and staging, while requiring manual approval or configuration for critical steps such as production deployment or rollback decisions. This approach balances efficiency gains from automation with the control and risk mitigation provided by human judgment.
Developers should use semi-automated deployment in environments where full automation is too risky or complex, such as in regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare) or for mission-critical applications. It is ideal when deployments require compliance checks, security reviews, or business approvals that cannot be fully automated, allowing teams to accelerate development cycles while maintaining oversight over production releases.