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Zero-downtime Deploy

/ˈzɪərəʊ ˈdaʊntaɪm dɪˈplɔɪ/

Definition

A deployment strategy where new code is released without any interruption in service availability.

Example in context

"Kubernetes rolling updates replace pods one by one — the service stays alive throughout the deployment."

Related terms

  • Health check — An endpoint or script that reports whether a service is running correctly; used by load balancers and orchestrators.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Zero-downtime Deploy" mean?

A deployment strategy where new code is released without any interruption in service availability.

How do you pronounce "Zero-downtime Deploy"?

"Zero-downtime Deploy" is pronounced /ˈzɪərəʊ ˈdaʊntaɪm dɪˈplɔɪ/.

Can you use "Zero-downtime Deploy" in a sentence?

"Kubernetes rolling updates replace pods one by one — the service stays alive throughout the deployment."