continuous delivery

An approach that makes every completed feature ready for user release right away, using small batches and heavy automation across build, test, and deployment steps.

Key Points

  • Automates the path from code commit to a production-ready build (pipeline for build, test, and deploy).
  • Uses small, frequent changes to lower risk and speed up feedback from users and stakeholders.
  • Code is always in a releasable state; release timing can still be a business decision.
  • Often relies on practices like trunk-based development, feature flags, and strong test coverage.

Example

An agile team completes a user story, merges it to the main branch, and an automated pipeline runs unit, integration, and security tests. If everything passes, the system creates a production-ready artifact and deploys it to a staging environment, allowing product owners to release to customers at any time.

PMP Example Question

A scrum team ensures every completed story flows through an automated pipeline and is always in a ready-to-release state, though product leadership decides when to push to customers. What practice does this describe?

  1. Continuous deployment
  2. Continuous delivery
  3. Rolling wave planning
  4. Iterative development

Correct Answer: B — Continuous delivery

Explanation: Continuous delivery keeps increments deployable at all times through automation and small batches, while the actual release can be a deliberate business decision.

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