Shipping And Launch

Prepare and execute safe releases with checklists for monitoring, rollback, and communication. Use when deploying to production, launching a feature, or preparing a release.

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Shipping and Launch

Overview

Shipping is a distinct skill from building. Reduce risk with preparation and clear rollback paths.

When to Use

  • Before production deploys
  • Feature launches
  • Major version releases

Pre-Launch Checklist

  • Tests and CI green
  • Feature flags or gradual rollout considered
  • Monitoring and alerts in place for the new paths
  • Rollback plan is known and tested if possible
  • Documentation / release notes updated
  • Stakeholders informed

During / After Launch

  • Watch key metrics and error rates
  • Be ready to roll back or disable via flag
  • Capture issues for rapid follow-up

Verification

  • Launch criteria met
  • Observability covers the change
  • Rollback path is viable

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