05.1.1 · Skill in Iterative delivery
Small batches
Shipping many small changes instead of a few big ones.
Small batches are easier to review, test, release and roll back. They also bring feedback sooner. Research on software delivery links them to both speed and stability.
Resources
1- docsStart hereWorking in small batches ↗DORA (Google Cloud) · 2025 · 7 min
Why small changes predict better delivery, and how to split work so each piece ships in hours.
Tools
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