What kind of changes does a patch typically involve?

A patch typically involves incremental changes to application objects. This means that when a patch is applied, it introduces small adjustments, fixes, or optimizations rather than overhauls or significant additions to the application. These changes are generally designed to address specific issues, improve stability, or enhance performance without introducing extensive new functionality or altering the overall architecture of the application.

While you may find major upgrades, new feature implementations, or database schema modifications in other types of updates or releases, these are not characteristic of what is deemed a patch. Patches are meant to be lightweight and focused, ensuring that the application continues running smoothly while minimizing the disruption to users or existing workflows. This approach allows organizations to maintain application integrity and reliability with minimal risk.