Release Early, Release Often

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This post introduces the concept of 'releasing early and often' as a trend in software development, contrasting it with traditional large, infrequent deployments. It explains the logic behind this approach, highlighting benefits like easier bug isolation, reduced impact of feature delays, and a focus on delivering smaller slices of customer value. The post then details GitLab's adoption of time-based releases (shipping on the 22nd of every month) as a mechanism to enable this, offering advice on how to transition to this model. Key takeaways emphasize the obsolescence of 'perfect' software releases in favor of usability, fast turnaround, and development efficiency.