# Getting Started

SeaLights helps organizations and teams build a culture of continuous quality improvement by providing two approaches:

* **Release Quality Improvement** prioritizes immediate stability and release readiness.
* **Over Time Quality Improvement** builds long-term code quality and proactive risk reduction.

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SeaLights provides powerful data, but unlocking its full potential requires **thoughtful planning and process adjustments.** Here's what to consider:

* **Define processes:** Establish routines for analyzing test gaps, writing targeted tests, and determining appropriate test amounts.
* **Set KPIs:** Implement new metrics to track progress towards your quality goals.
* **Define release criteria:** Establish clear benchmarks for go/no-go release decisions, including coverage levels and acceptable risk thresholds.
* **Plan and checkpoint:** For the "over time" approach, plan a timeline, set coverage goals, prioritize improvements, and define clear release criteria.

[**Read more about SeaLights' Quality Improvement approaches**](/knowledgebase/guides/quality-improvement/challenges-and-approach-comparison/quality-improvement-approaches.md)
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### Discover Quality Improvement

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### Technical Overview

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