How can you deploy your custom extension to a production environment?

Deploying a custom extension to a production environment involves using the 'Publish' option in Visual Studio, which streamlines the deployment process effectively. When you use the 'Publish' option, Visual Studio compiles your extension, packages it appropriately, and prepares it for deployment to the target environment. This process ensures that all necessary components are included and configured correctly for seamless integration within the Dynamics 365 environment.

The 'Publish' function abstracts many of the underlying complexities of deployment, making it a user-friendly and efficient method for developers. By directly integrating with Dynamics 365's deployment framework, it facilitates smoother updates and management of the extension after it has been deployed.

In contrast, the other methods outlined would not effectively achieve the goal of deploying an extension to a production environment. For instance, simply saving changes in Application Explorer does not initiate a deployment process and is more for local development adjustments rather than actual production deployment. Exporting the solution as a package can be part of the deployment process but does not directly publish to a production environment; it typically involves additional steps to import the package. Running a script in the command prompt could be relevant under certain scenarios, but it is not the standard or most efficient method for deploying extensions in Dynamics environments. Hence, using the