Blue-green deployment

noun phrase

Definition

A release strategy using two identical environments ("blue" and "green"). Traffic is switched to the new version (green) while the old version (blue) remains on standby for instant rollback.

In a sentence

"We use blue-green deployments to achieve zero-downtime releases — if something breaks, we switch back to blue in seconds."

Frequently asked questions

What does "Blue-green deployment" mean in IT?

A release strategy using two identical environments ("blue" and "green"). Traffic is switched to the new version (green) while the old version (blue) remains on standby for instant rollback.

Is "Blue-green deployment" an acronym?

No — "Blue-green deployment" is not an acronym or abbreviation. It's used as a standalone term (noun phrase) in IT conversations and documentation.

How do you pronounce "Blue-green deployment"?

There's no non-obvious pronunciation for "Blue-green deployment" — it's read as it's spelled.

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