Canary release
Releasing a change to a small group of users first so the team can catch problems before the change reaches everyone.
What it is
A canary release is a cautious rollout strategy. A small percentage of traffic gets the new version first, and the team watches for crashes, slowdowns, or user complaints before expanding it.
When you would use it
You use a canary release when a change could affect many users and you want an early warning if something is wrong.
Common operations
- Gradual feature launches
- Risk reduction before full release
- Monitoring live behavior safely
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