Software delivery & architecture · Core
Deployment
Also called: deploy
ELI5
Put a software version into use.
Used in conversation
“The deployment is scheduled outside peak traffic.”
Definition
The process of releasing software or configuration into an environment.
Here “Deployment” means: The process of releasing software or configuration into an environment.
Pitch context
You will see “Deployment” in product strategy decks, roadmaps, experiments and architecture reviews when the discussion reaches software delivery & architecture.
Why it matters: It helps a reader interpret software delivery & architecture without confusing the measure, decision, role or evidence being discussed.
Connected terms
- ImplementationThe search label “Deployment” can route to both entries.
Sources & evidence · 2
Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- National Institute of Standards and Technology — Computer Security Resource Center GlossaryDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- Scrum Guides — The Scrum Guide — official current versionSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16