Microsoft used Ring Based deployment to integrate GraphQL to Microsoft teams. So i got curious about Ring based deployment.
So what we will learn:
What is Ring Based deployment?
What is so special about it?
When to use it?
Ring based deployment is like a rehearsel for your software- start small, fix fast and then go big. It is special because it balances speed with safety. Use it when you have a large userbase and when stability and trust matter.
What is Ring based deployment?
It is a phased rollout strategy where updates are released in RINGS:
First ring: a small group (like internal testers )
Next rings: Gradually larger user groups.
Final ring: Full production roll out.
What is special about it?
-Catches bugs early, Reduces risk of mass outages, Enables fast rollback if something breaks.
When should you use it?
-When releaseing critical updates
-For large scale apps with many users
-When uptime and stability are top priorities.
-During feature flag rollouts or A/B testing
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