# Release Quality Improvement Guide

Deliver rock-solid **releases free from critical untested code** with SeaLights' Release Quality Improvement approach. Here's how:

* **Identify untested risks:** Uncover **new or modified code** (methods) lacking tests, potential threats to your product's stability and functionality.
* **Bridge the gaps:** Address these "test gaps" by **writing new tests, modifying existing ones, or conducting additional testing**. Ensure comprehensive coverage of all code changes.
* **Confident deployments:** The ultimate goal? Deploying **without critical test gaps**. Thoroughly tested and verified critical code changes **minimize risks** and **boost confidence** in your software's quality.

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### Implementation

Incorporate these steps into your SDLC with SeaLights:

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[STEP 1: Deploy SeaLights](/knowledgebase/guides/quality-improvement/quality-improvement-solution-overview/release-quality-improvement-guide/step-1-deploy-sealights.md)
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[STEP 2: Take a Quality Snapshot](/knowledgebase/guides/quality-improvement/quality-improvement-solution-overview/release-quality-improvement-guide/step-2-take-a-quality-snapshot.md)
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[STEP 3: Prioritize code areas](/knowledgebase/guides/quality-improvement/quality-improvement-solution-overview/over-time-quality-improvement-guide/step-3-prioritize-code-areas.md)
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[STEP 4: Set Baseline & Threshold](/knowledgebase/guides/quality-improvement/quality-improvement-solution-overview/release-quality-improvement-guide/step-4-set-baseline-and-threshold.md)
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[STEP 5: Analyze Test Gaps](/knowledgebase/guides/quality-improvement/quality-improvement-solution-overview/release-quality-improvement-guide/step-5-analyze-test-gaps.md)
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[STEP 6: Write Tests](/knowledgebase/guides/quality-improvement/quality-improvement-solution-overview/release-quality-improvement-guide/step-6-write-tests.md)
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[Step 7: Make a Go / No Go Decision Based on Quality Gate](/knowledgebase/guides/quality-improvement/quality-improvement-solution-overview/release-quality-improvement-guide/step-7-make-a-go-no-go-decision-based-on-quality-gate.md)
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[STEP 8: Measure Defect Escape Rate](/knowledgebase/guides/quality-improvement/quality-improvement-solution-overview/release-quality-improvement-guide/step-8-measure-defect-escape-rate.md)
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Embrace SeaLights and achieve confident, stable releases that instill trust and deliver exceptional value.

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### Alternative Implementation

Looking to improve release quality **without deploying a new tool**? Our Use Story Coverage guide helps you leverage your existing tools by focusing on **user stories**.

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[User Story Coverage](/knowledgebase/guides/user-story-coverage/readme.md)
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