CD Model: The 12-Stage Framework
The Continuous Delivery Model is a comprehensive framework for delivering software from development through production with quality, traceability, and compliance built in.
The diagram above shows all 12 stages divided into Development (Stages 1-7) and Release (Stages 8-12) phases, with color-coded stage types indicating their purpose in the delivery pipeline.
In This Section
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| Overview | Introduction to the 12-stage model |
| Visual Notation | How to read CD Model diagrams |
| Key Principles | Shift-left, fail fast, automation |
| The 12 Stages | Development and release stages |
| Variants | RA vs CDe patterns and configuration |
| Compliance | Evidence, verification, and audit trails |
Tutorials | How-to Guides | Explanation | Reference
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