Implementing effective versioning and release strategies
A structured approach to versioning and release management is essential for the long-term success and maintainability of an ADF. Clearly defined strategies ensure releases are predictable, stable, and easy to adopt, reducing user friction and building stakeholder trust.
This section explores the lifecycle of an ADF release, essential practices such as semantic versioning, deprecation policies, and long-term support, and demonstrates how automation streamlines the release process.
Build and deployment process
Before effective release management can occur, a reliable build and deployment process must be established. This ensures consistency, repeatability, and quality control from initial development to final distribution.
Repository and branching strategy
The build process begins within the source code repository, guided by structured branching strategies such as Git Flow, feature branching, or trunk-based...
