ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Application-release automation

Okay kiddo, do you know how when mommy bakes a cake, she follows a recipe to make sure she adds all the ingredients in the right order, mixes everything properly, and then puts it in the oven for the right amount of time?

Well, it's the same idea with making computer programs! Developers have to follow a set of instructions, called code, to make sure their program works the way it's supposed to. But once they finish coding, they still have to do some extra steps to make the program ready for other people to use.

That's where application-release automation comes in. It helps developers get their program out to users easily and quickly. Think of it like a conveyor belt at a factory. The developers put their finished program on the belt, and it goes through a series of steps to get it ready for release.

First, the automation software makes sure that the code is working correctly and doesn't have any mistakes. Then, it packages all the code and files together into a neat little bundle that can be installed easily. And finally, it deploys the program to the servers where it will be hosted for users to access.

All of these steps used to be done manually, which took a lot of time and could lead to mistakes. But with automation, it's much faster and more reliable! So, the next time you see a cool new app or program, you can thank application-release automation for making it possible!