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→Qualities of the Build and Release Process
* Repeatability - Given the same inputs, the B&R process must reliably produce the same outputs every time.
* Automation - Since the B&R process will be repeated thousands of times through the life of a product, automation is importantused to ensure consistency, reduce labour, and maximize throughput.
* Speed/efficiency - To enable fast development, testing, and patching cycles, B&R processes are usually optimized for speed, using a number of strategies including distributed processing - build jobs may be spread across dozens or hundreds of machines.