Auto Update

Definitions

1. A mechanism that automatically checks for, downloads, and applies software updates with limited or no manual intervention. Auto update systems improve patch speed and consistency, but they need good rollback, signing, staged rollout, and compatibility practices to avoid breaking users at scale.

   In plain English: A feature that automatically installs software updates.

   Example: "The desktop client moved to auto update with phased rollout so critical fixes could ship fast without pushing every user onto a bad build at once."

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