How to leverage APM insights for smarter release management
Blog post from New Relic
Release management is a crucial process in software development that involves planning, scheduling, and controlling software releases to ensure high-quality delivery, while application performance monitoring (APM) tools play a transformative role in enhancing this process within DevOps environments. Traditional release management faces challenges such as manual inefficiencies, limited visibility, and scalability issues, but integrating APM tools addresses these by offering real-time monitoring, feedback, and insights into performance metrics, dependencies, and resource utilization. This integration enables early detection of issues and alignment with performance and user expectations, ultimately improving the quality and reliability of software releases. Best practices like continuous integration and deployment, canary releases, and thorough post-release analysis, further enhance release management efficacy, leading to a more satisfied user base and stronger market position. New Relic's APM solutions exemplify the synergy between APM and release management, offering comprehensive tools to optimize and elevate software delivery.