With Continuous Deployment, you automate the entire process, from code handover to production. The trigger between the development and deployment phases is automated, meaning that code changes go live as soon as they have been validated and passed all tests.
The focus is often on breaking down larger product features into smaller steps, which can be quickly and automatically integrated, tested, and released as “bite-sized” pieces. This means that customers receive improvements as soon as they are available, and development teams can find and fix their errors more quickly.
Continuous Deployment here describes the entire automation process, encompassing both Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery. You can learn more about the differences here.
