What is delta release?

Delta release refers to the partial release of a software or hardware module. The delta release only contains the changes that were made since the last release of the product. The changes in the product can mean the addition of new features or the modification of existing features.

Delta release also means the changes in the application.

Delta release typically takes place after a product is released completely, in order to incorporate additional features or changes to the existing product.

The following illustration describes the process of adding new features to a product. An existing product goes through changes, features are added, and the final product is released after testing.

Other types of releases

• Full release: A release where all the components of a software are released.
• Snapshot release: A release where the most recent version of all the components is released.