Maintenance and Updates › The Update Cycle
Michael BrenndoerferAugust 22, 20251 min read
AI Agent HandbookAll chapters Part 14 of 15Deployment and Operations - From Prototype to Production
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Over time, you'll develop a rhythm for updates. Here's what a typical update cycle might look like:
Week 1: Planning
- Review user feedback and issues
- Identify what needs updating
- Prioritize based on impact and effort
- Plan the changes
Week 2-3: Development
- Implement changes in development environment
- Write or update tests
- Test thoroughly
- Document changes
Week 4: Deployment
- Deploy to staging
- Test in staging environment
- Deploy to production
- Monitor closely
- Document results
This four-week cycle gives you time to make thoughtful changes and test them properly. For urgent fixes (like security issues), you can compress this cycle, but for regular improvements, a measured pace reduces risk.