Deploying Without Crying: Deployment Strategies for Peaceful Nights

Deployments can be one of the most stressing parts of software development. The fear of downtime, bugs in production, or unhappy users keeps many of us awake at night. But it doesn’t have to be this way! With the right strategies, deployments can become a smooth, predictable process—one that you barely have to think about (yes, really!).

In this session, we’ll explore some of the most common and effective deployment strategies used in the tech world today: Rolling Deployment, Blue-Green Deployment, Feature Toggling, and Canary Deployment. We'll discuss the pros and cons of each strategy, and how to decide which one is right for your organization. Whether you're looking to minimize costs, eliminate downtime, or handle high-stakes SLAs, there's a strategy for you.

Expect practical examples, relatable analogies, and a few laughs along the way as we turn deployment into a stress-free experience.