Concept: Release Iteration |  |
A Release Iteration/Sprint (sometimes called a Hardening Iteration/Sprint) is one in which no new features are developed; rather, other activities that add value to the product are performed before its release.
Main Description
Typical activities that occur during a Release Sprint/Iteration include: Removing accrued technical debt Fixing critical and major defects Finalizing integrations to other systems Documenting various aspects of the product, including support and user documentation Significant functional, performance, load, system, user acceptance, and integration testing Training support personnel and end users Drafting an Implementation Plan and/or Deployment Plan Sometimes development teams will split into two - one subteam works on release hardening activities, while the other works in parallel using a separate stream, developing new features for a follow-on release.
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