← Back to glossary

Common Practice

Continuous Delivery

Common Practice Practice

Continuous Delivery is the ability to release software at any time.

Plain English explanation

continuous delivery means software is always ready to be released.

Why it matters

It allows fast feedback and reduces release risk.

How it works

Automated pipelines ensure code is always in a deployable state.

Example

Deploying features whenever needed.

Common misunderstanding

It does not mean releasing constantly — it means being ready.

Key points

  • Always releasable
  • Reduces risk
  • Supports fast feedback
  • Requires automation

Source

Based on .

Visit official Scrum Guide