code freeze

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Despite the name, code freeze doesn't mean you can't merge code. It means no releases are made to prod.

Does your company do code freezes? : r/computerscience 2026
Code freeze refers to a period of time where none of a website or app's code is changed or modified. It's a term often used by engineering teams, those in ecommerce included, who choose to go into a code freeze when high site traffic is expected—like during the holiday shopping season—to avoid technical issues that could arise if new code is deployed.

What is Code Freeze & Why It's Essential During the Holidays The Fullstory Team 2023