Hotfix
An urgent fix deployed directly to production outside the normal release schedule to address a serious problem quickly.
What it is
A hotfix is a fast repair for a live issue. It is used when waiting for the next normal release would cause too much harm, such as a crash, outage, or security problem.
When you would use it
You use a hotfix when speed matters more than the usual release rhythm and the issue cannot wait.
Common operations
- Fixing production outages
- Resolving urgent security bugs
- Restoring critical functionality
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