Definition:
Continuous Deployment is the third element in the four-part Continuous Delivery Pipeline that comprises of: Continuous Exploration, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, and Release on Demand. It is the process that takes validated Features from Continuous Integration, and deploys them into the production environment, before testing and release date.
Further Reading:
- Continuous Delivery: Reliable Software Releases through Build, Test, and Deployment Automation book by Jez Humble