A production environment, sometimes called deployment environment, is the set of computers where finished, user-ready software is deployed and executed.When software code is moved to the production environment, it is the final step in a 4-tier architecture that includes development, testing, staging and production.

A production environment is like a construction site.

Different teams come together to build on the construction site, putting together the structure that will be the final product. Let's say it is an apartment building. Construction workers will first clear the area, build the foundation, and slowly put the building together.

They may first put together components to create different frameworks and pieces before then building it in the construction site.

All of the construction workers will work together to build this apartment building within the construction site itself - the final place where the building will be.

A production environment is where you build, test, and deploy your software product that users will see and use.

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A staging environment (stage) is a nearly exact replica of a production environment for software testing. Staging environments are made to test codes, builds, and updates to ensure quality under a production-like environment before application deployment.

A staging environment is like a dress rehearsal for a play or a performance.

To prepare for the show’s debut on Broadway, the actors needed to practice individually to learn their lines, rehearse, and then ultimately perform before an audience.

Early on in the prep for the show, after each actor is cast, they begin to develop their individual performances, their lines, the beats of the music, and the staging they can expect. This is where they define what they personally bring to the role.

Each performer will refine and problem-solve their entire performance before it moves on to the next phase of development. The goal is to identify and resolve any issues or problems before the final performance or release.

A staging environment is a testing sandbox, or a close replica of a live production environment, where developers can freely test their code.

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