# 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:

{% content-ref url="release-quality-improvement-guide/step-1-deploy-sealights" %}
[step-1-deploy-sealights](https://docs.sealights.io/knowledgebase/guides/quality-improvement/quality-improvement-solution-overview/release-quality-improvement-guide/step-1-deploy-sealights)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="release-quality-improvement-guide/step-2-take-a-quality-snapshot" %}
[step-2-take-a-quality-snapshot](https://docs.sealights.io/knowledgebase/guides/quality-improvement/quality-improvement-solution-overview/release-quality-improvement-guide/step-2-take-a-quality-snapshot)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="over-time-quality-improvement-guide/step-3-prioritize-code-areas" %}
[step-3-prioritize-code-areas](https://docs.sealights.io/knowledgebase/guides/quality-improvement/quality-improvement-solution-overview/over-time-quality-improvement-guide/step-3-prioritize-code-areas)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="release-quality-improvement-guide/step-4-set-baseline-and-threshold" %}
[step-4-set-baseline-and-threshold](https://docs.sealights.io/knowledgebase/guides/quality-improvement/quality-improvement-solution-overview/release-quality-improvement-guide/step-4-set-baseline-and-threshold)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="release-quality-improvement-guide/step-5-analyze-test-gaps" %}
[step-5-analyze-test-gaps](https://docs.sealights.io/knowledgebase/guides/quality-improvement/quality-improvement-solution-overview/release-quality-improvement-guide/step-5-analyze-test-gaps)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="release-quality-improvement-guide/step-6-write-tests" %}
[step-6-write-tests](https://docs.sealights.io/knowledgebase/guides/quality-improvement/quality-improvement-solution-overview/release-quality-improvement-guide/step-6-write-tests)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="release-quality-improvement-guide/step-7-make-a-go-no-go-decision-based-on-quality-gate" %}
[step-7-make-a-go-no-go-decision-based-on-quality-gate](https://docs.sealights.io/knowledgebase/guides/quality-improvement/quality-improvement-solution-overview/release-quality-improvement-guide/step-7-make-a-go-no-go-decision-based-on-quality-gate)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="release-quality-improvement-guide/step-8-measure-defect-escape-rate" %}
[step-8-measure-defect-escape-rate](https://docs.sealights.io/knowledgebase/guides/quality-improvement/quality-improvement-solution-overview/release-quality-improvement-guide/step-8-measure-defect-escape-rate)
{% endcontent-ref %}

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**.

{% content-ref url="../../user-story-coverage" %}
[user-story-coverage](https://docs.sealights.io/knowledgebase/guides/user-story-coverage)
{% endcontent-ref %}