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LeadDev London 2022 Neil Kimmett
Explore the strategies and best practices behind shipping a successful app, including the importance of automation, feature flags, and retrospectives, as well as practical tips for aligning teams and stakeholders, and improving processes.
- The process of shipping an app is different from shipping web code
- Automated processes can help reduce errors and increase efficiency
- Building a release train can align teams and stakeholders
- Retrospectives can help identify areas for improvement and iterate on processes
- Feature Flags can help manage release flow and introduce new features
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ClassPass uses a release train strategy with two main branches:
developandmain - Automation can help reduce the risk of errors and increase the speed of delivery
- The author recommends introducing process as you go and using checklists to manage tasks
- Continuous improvement is key to successful release processes
- Feature Flags can be used to switch on/off features and collect data
- The app store is a complex environment that requires careful planning and testing
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The author recommends using
Retrospective Wikifor format ideas and to improve processes - Versioning strategy must be carefully planned and managed
- Shipping an app involves multiple stakeholders and requires careful coordination
- The author recommends starting small and iterating on processes