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What does "production" mean in programming?
production is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
The live environment where real users interact with the application. Changes to production have immediate impact, so they must be tested thoroughly before deployment. Abbreviated as 'prod'.
Example
"Never test untested changes directly in production."
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