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canary release

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Official ISTQB Definition

A release approach where a new version is deployed to a subset of users before full rollout.

3 Ways to Think About It

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The Quick Take

Rolling out new software to a small group first to catch problems early.

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Look Closer

Testing in production with real users, but only a few at first.

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The Bottom Line

Like a canary in a coal mine - the small group detects danger before everyone is affected.

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