Why Decouple Deployments From Releases?

Decoupling deployment from release in software development can significantly improve speed and stability. This is achieved by using feature flags, which allow developers to control when a new feature becomes available to users after the code has been deployed. Feature flags enable gradual, targeted rollouts, laying the foundation for trunk-based development and continuous delivery. By separating deployment from release, organizations can increase their velocity, improve stability, reduce developer stress, and eliminate burdensome inter-team dependencies.