Production
In software deployment, the production environment is the environment end users interact with. In an industrial setting, it is separated from the development environment, sometimes with intermediate stages for testing and rollback.
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In business automation
A production environment handles real data and users. A release to production should include testing, a way to monitor for problems, and the ability to return to a previous version without losing work already completed.
Examples
These examples illustrate a possible workflow. Adapt the connections and rules to your own systems.
Business process example
A new CRM integration is first tested with sample records. When it goes live in production, the team monitors the first leads and verifies that owners, statuses, and notifications are received as planned.
Relevant tools
- Vercel
- Separating preview deployments from production makes it possible to test a change before exposing it to users.
What to check
- Check settings and secrets as well as code. The same version can behave differently when connected to a different account or address.