13. Alternatives Considered

13.1 Option A: Manual Release Process

Pros: Full control, flexible Cons: Error-prone, time-consuming Decision: Automate where possible, manual review for critical steps

13.2 Option B: No Formal Releases

Pros: Simpler, more frequent updates Cons: Hard to track, no stability guarantees Decision: Rejected - Formal releases provide stability

13.3 Option C: Rolling Releases

Pros: Always up-to-date, continuous delivery Cons: Hard to test, less stable Decision: Use for development, formal releases for production