What is the live environment used by staff, employees, customers, and other stakeholders on a day-to-day basis?

The live environment that is utilized on a daily basis by staff, employees, customers, and other stakeholders is referred to as the production environment. This is where the final, tested version of applications and systems operates, allowing users to interact with the software and services in real-time. In production, all features are fully operational, and any issues must be addressed swiftly to maintain business continuity and user satisfaction.

A sandbox environment is typically used for testing and experimentation, enabling developers to play around with features without affecting the live system. Similarly, the QA (Quality Assurance) environment is meant for testing the application to ensure it meets the required standards before it goes live. The development environment is where the actual coding and initial development work is carried out, which is separate from the live interface users engage with. Therefore, only the production environment encompasses the daily operational needs of all stakeholders involved.