or a dev server and you then you can deploy qa server or staging for load testing, integration testing if you have multiple sub systems. and testing for load ba

or a dev server and you then you can deploy qa server or staging for load testing, integration testing if you have multiple sub systems. and testing for load balancing type issues. I'm not arguing against more flexibility when your in small team /pre or early release MVP stage(s) Also, you need a "Hot Fix" short circuit process as well. Although you need to watch it and make sure management is on board with the idea that a reliable road map is important and specific criteria for urgency or everything turns into a "hot fix".