Migration & Transformation
What is Code Freeze?
A period when no new development or configuration changes are moved toward production, except approved fixes.
Code freezes stabilize the build before final testing and cutover. Emergency changes follow a stricter approval process. Violations invalidate previous regression results.
Related terms
Cutover
The transition period and set of activities moving a business from the legacy system to the new system at go-live.
Regression Testing
Re-testing existing functionality after changes to confirm nothing that previously worked has broken.
Transport Request
A container recording repository or customizing changes so they can be moved between systems.
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