Release
A version of software or functionality made available to a defined group of users or environment.
Plain English
The point when a tested change becomes available for use.
In context
A release can be gradual scheduled or immediate and is distinct from deployment when code is installed but not yet exposed to users.
Example
“The mobile release will reach ten percent of users today.”
When you'll hear this
- delivery planning
- quality review
- rollout
Common misunderstanding
A deployment and a release can happen at different times when feature controls or staged distribution are used.
Also known as
software releaseproduct release
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Updated: 2026-08-26
