As a project manager overseeing an IT project, it's critical to ensure that software changes do not negatively impact end-users. Which of the following approaches BEST achieves thorough testing and validation of changes before deployment?
Implementing changes directly into the production environment to collect user feedback
Utilizing multiple environments to test changes before deploying to production
Scheduling changes during periods of low user activity to minimize impact
Relying on code reviews and developer testing within the production environment
Utilizing multiple environments, such as development, testing, and production, allows software changes to be developed and evaluated in controlled settings before they are deployed to end-users. This tiered architecture minimizes the risk of introducing defects into the production environment by identifying and resolving issues early in the process. Implementing changes directly into the production environment to collect user feedback exposes end-users to potential bugs and instability without prior testing. Relying solely on code reviews and developer testing within production lacks the comprehensive testing that separate environments provide. Scheduling changes during periods of low user activity may reduce the number of users affected by potential issues but does not ensure that the changes are properly tested beforehand.
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