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