Release Early, Release Often

This post introduces the concept of 'releasing early and often' as a trend in software development, moving away from large, infrequent deployments to smaller, more frequent releases. It advocates for time-based releases over feature-based releases, with GitLab adopting a monthly release cycle (shipping on the 22nd) and releasing patches as needed. Key advice includes decoupling features, focusing on smaller increments, and reducing the time from issue to deploy. The core takeaway is that usability, fast turnaround, and development efficiency are more important than perfect, feature-complete releases.