04 / Release & operations
Launch, hand over and improve
Delivery includes the transition into operation: releases, observability, ownership, practical documentation and a clear path for future improvements.
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Each stage produces something tangible to review and use. The exact format depends on the project's size, risk and existing delivery practices.
Monitoring and operational runbook
Knowledge transfer and ownership handover
Follow-on improvements prioritised by evidence
Working principles
Good delivery is a series of clear choices.
- Plan for recovery as well as launch.
- Leave ownership and support boundaries explicit.
- Use production feedback to guide the next iteration.
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