CD Model: The 12-Stage Framework

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The Continuous Delivery Model is a comprehensive framework for delivering software from development through production with quality, traceability, and compliance built in.

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Topic	Description
Overview & Visual Notation	Introduction to the 12-stage model and how to read visual diagrams
Stages 1-7: Development to Testing	Development and testing stages from code authoring through extended validation
Stages 8-12: Release to Production	Release and production stages from stakeholder validation through live monitoring
Implementation Patterns	When and how to use Release Approval vs Continuous Deployment patterns

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