Environments
When developing and deploying software like a Spring Boot application, you rarely just push code straight to live users. Instead, applications typically move through several Environments. Understanding these environments is important for safe, reliable, and efficient development workflows.
Docker
If you've been doing software development for a bit, you've likely seen this logo:
Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment
Now that you understand the basics of containers and orchestration, let's look at how modern teams actually get their code to production. Getting your Spring Boot application running reliably for your users is the final step. Deployment strategies vary significantly depending on the team, the company's maturity, and the project's scale.