1 What is a Release in Software? WHITE PAPER RELEASE MANAGEMENT: PART 1 How the way that customers access software has evolved. New distribution channels are leading to dramatic innovation and industry disruption. The role of Releases and clearing up common misconceptions about it. The future of the Release process.2 Distribution method New release timeline Type Characteristics Physical item (CDs, floppy disks, hardware model) Years Waterfall • Could not be update, modify, or monitor. • Major updates in every release to justify pricing. • Must work perfectly first time. • Planned far ahead of time. Software downloads (Internet) Months - Years Waterfall - Agile • Increasing internet speeds allowed for software downloads. • Problems and bugs can be patched. • Focus on

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