Dev/prod parity

Dev/prod parity refers to maintaining consistency between the development environment (where software is built and tested) and the production environment (where the software is fully operational and used by customers). This means using similar hardware, software versions, configurations, and data to ensure that issues discovered during development are likely to occur in production as well. The goal is to reduce surprises, bugs, or performance problems when deploying updates, leading to more reliable and predictable software delivery. Essentially, it’s about creating as close a match as possible between development and live systems to streamline troubleshooting and ensure smooth deployment.