Releasetidsramme

Releasetidsramme is a term used in project management and software development to describe the planned time window within which a product release is targeted. It defines the period during which planning, development, testing, and deployment activities should align to deliver a specified set of features or fixes. The concept is commonly used in release management and program planning to coordinate multiple teams and activities.

The purpose of a releasetidsramme is to align stakeholders around a common timeline, set expectations, and manage dependencies and risks. By establishing a clear window, teams can synchronize work across environments, plan testing and validation activities, and prepare deployment and rollback procedures. It also provides a basis for prioritization and scope definition, helping to balance quality, risk, and time.

Key components typically associated with a releasetidsramme include start and end dates, release scope, milestones, and readiness criteria. It may also specify deployment plans, rollback options, regulatory or compliance considerations, and communication obligations for stakeholders. Governance roles such as product owner, release manager, and project or program managers are often involved in maintaining the frame and approving changes.

In practice, releasetidsramme can be fixed (a set window) or flexible (adjustable with proper change control). It should be reviewed regularly to reflect changes in priorities, technical risk, or external deadlines, while remaining narrowly scoped to avoid scope creep.

See also: release management, release window, sprint, program increment.