Continuous Deployment Enables Small Batches

Continuous deployment is a practice where software is deployed to production as soon as it is ready. This is in contrast to the traditional approach of deploying software in large batches on a monthly, quarterly, or yearly cycle.

Continuous deployment is a key enabler of small batches. By deploying software in small batches, a startup can get feedback from customers more quickly. This allows them to learn and adapt more quickly.

Continuous deployment is not without its risks. It requires a high degree of automation and a robust testing infrastructure. However, the benefits of continuous deployment far outweigh the risks.

By practicing continuous deployment, a startup can:

• Get feedback from customers more quickly: This allows them to learn and adapt more quickly.
• Reduce the risk of a catastrophic failure: By deploying software in small batches, the impact of any single failure is minimized.
• Improve the quality of the product: By getting feedback from customers more quickly, a startup can identify and fix bugs more quickly.

Continuous deployment is a powerful tool for startups. It is a key enabler of the Lean Startup methodology.