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The complexity of building, testing, and managing software is on the rise and adopting innovative tools and methodologies is a need to remain competitive. The Agile methodology, soon turning 30, faces challenges in finding the balance between quality and innovation, as well as establishing structure and allowing for flexibility. Automation and "investing in the software factory" has become top priority in the continuous work approach. In our upcoming webinar, my colleague Alixander will explore the continuous work strategy, focusing on Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), and Continuous Quality Assurance (CQA), which are quickly becoming indispensable for organizations, particularly those involved in developing software for end-users. Covering the following points: 🔁 The essence of continuous transformation and what it involves. 🔁 The benefits continuous transformation can bring to an organization. 🔁 Strategies for beginning the journey towards these beneficial outcomes. 🔁 The foundational principles that must be established from the start. Sin up to join or to get access to the recording 👇 https://lnkd.in/dVVPJpqK #continuous #softwareengineering #webinar

A common objection we hear about our platform is, “I already have software delivery management capabilities within my CI/CD. Isn’t this redundant?” CI/CD tools can’t identify bottlenecks in the first 50% of your delivery pipeline. With LinearB, you extend your team’s ability to program workflows back to each pull request to unlock efficiency for every contributor in your org. The biggest problem with CI/CD tooling–along with other SDLC tools–is their fragmented nature. They provide an incomplete, disjointed picture of engineering health which negatively affects a leader’s ability to make correct decisions and effectively plan their strategies. We correlate data from all these tools to provide holistic visibility, and proactive improvement suggestions across your entire SDLC. If you want to learn about our answer to this objection and more, check out our Anti-FAQ page 👇 #CICD #Automation #SDLC

𝐌𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐈/𝐂𝐃 𝐏𝐢𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🚀 Ever wondered how cutting-edge organizations deliver software faster, with fewer errors, and heightened quality? The answer lies in 𝗖𝗜/𝗖𝗗 𝗣𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 🔄✨ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐈/𝐂𝐃 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧? CI/CD automation is a process of automating the following stages of the software delivery pipeline: 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐂𝐈): This involves automating the process of building and testing your code every time a change is made. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐂𝐃): This involves automating the process of deploying your code to production. 💡 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭-𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 Here's where the magic truly happens, architects play a pivotal role in designing CI/CD pipelines that aren't just efficient but also resilient and secure. By strategically planning the automation strategy, architects align the pipeline with project goals, tech stacks, and operational needs. 🚀 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐈/𝐂𝐃 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 -Enhanced Quality: Automated testing catches bugs early, elevating software quality. 🔍 -Faster Feedback Loop: CI provides instant code quality feedback, empowering developers to iterate rapidly. 🚀 -Reduced Risk: Frequent, smaller deployments mitigate the risks associated with big releases. 🛡️ -Increased Productivity: Automation liberates developers from manual tasks, allowing them to focus on innovation. 💡 🌐 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐈/𝐂𝐃 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 While implementing CI/CD may seem like a daunting task, the benefits are unparalleled. By embracing architect-driven automation, organizations not only accelerate software delivery but also enhance their agility in responding to market dynamics and customer demands. Let's champion the adoption of CI/CD practices, ushering in a future where software development is agile, resilient, and perfectly aligned with the digital era. #softwaredevelopment #cicd #automation #agile #innovation #techtransformation

As technology evolves rapidly, the importance of SDETs continues to grow. Let’s delve into the whitepaper to understand how SDETs contribute to enhancing product quality and accelerating time-to-market in an agile environment. https://buff.ly/3yucHNp #AgileTesting #TestAutomation #ProductQuality

🚀 𝗖𝗜/𝗖𝗗 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘃𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲 (𝗜𝗮𝗖) 🚀 🔧 𝗖𝗜/𝗖𝗗 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Continuous Integration (CI) involves regularly integrating code changes, while Continuous Delivery (CD) automates the deployment process. Together, they improve the speed, reliability, and efficiency of the development lifecycle by reducing errors, increasing agility, and enhancing security. 🏗️ 𝗖𝗜/𝗖𝗗 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲 (𝗜𝗮𝗖): IaC is about managing infrastructure through code, which is version-controlled and deployed automatically. By integrating CI/CD into IaC, organizations can achieve automated infrastructure management, reducing manual efforts, improving quality, and ensuring the infrastructure is always in sync with the latest code changes. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀: 💰 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 through automation 🧪 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 with automated testing 🚀 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 for apps and services 🤝 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 between teams #CICD #ContinuousIntegration #ContinuousDelivery #DevOps #SoftwareDevelopment #Automation #InfrastructureAsCode #IaC #CloudInfrastructure #AgileDevelopment #DevOpsTransformation #CodeQuality #InfrastructureAutomation #VersionControl #ITAutomation #DeploymentAutomation #CloudComputing #DevOpsCulture #ITInfrastructure #AutomatedTesting #FasterDeployment #InfrastructureManagement #CostReduction #ImprovedCollaboration #TechInnovation

🌟 Accelerating Software Delivery with CI/CD 🌟 In today's fast-paced digital landscape, the ability to deliver software quickly and reliably is crucial. Implementing a robust Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline has transformed the way I approach software development. Here’s why it’s essential: 🔹 Automated Testing: CI/CD ensures that every code change is automatically tested, catching issues early and enhancing code quality. 🔹 Faster Releases: With automated deployment processes, we can roll out features and updates rapidly, keeping pace with market demands. 🔹 Reduced Manual Errors: Automation minimizes human errors during deployment, leading to more consistent and reliable releases. 🔹 Improved Collaboration: Teams can work more collaboratively, integrating changes continuously and providing feedback in real-time. 🔹 Visibility and Monitoring: CI/CD pipelines offer insights into the build and deployment process, helping teams monitor performance and identify bottlenecks. 🔹 Rapid Recovery: In the event of a failure, CI/CD allows for quicker rollbacks, minimizing downtime and impact on users. Embracing CI/CD practices not only enhances our workflow but also ensures we deliver high-quality software that meets user expectations. 🚀 🔎 How has CI/CD changed the way you develop software? #CICD #DevOps #SoftwareDevelopment #Agile #Automation #ContinuousIntegration #ContinuousDeployment #QualityAssurance

⚙ 𝗖𝗜/𝗖𝗗: 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘆. Continuous Integration (𝗖𝗜) and Continuous Deployment (𝗖𝗗) are essential practices for modern software development. They streamline the development process, improve software quality, and accelerate time-to-market. 🔶 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗖𝗜): Regularly merges code changes into a shared repository. Automatically tests code to ensure it integrates seamlessly. Identifies and addresses issues early in the development process. Improves software quality and accelerates feedback loops. 🔶 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗖𝗗): Automatically deploys code changes to production. Requires automated tests to pass before deployment. Eliminates manual intervention and reduces the risk of human error. Enables faster delivery of value to customers. 🔶𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆: A hybrid approach combining elements of CI and CD. Requires manual approval before final deployment. Provides a balance between automation and human oversight. Ensures that only thoroughly tested changes are released to production. 🔘 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗜/𝗖𝗗: Faster time-to-market Improved software quality Increased efficiency and agility Enhanced customer satisfaction Reduced risk of errors and delays. hashtag #DevOps #CICD #SoftwareDevelopment #ContinuousDeployment

I'm a big advocate for Test Automation 😍. This visual representation highlights the transformative impact of incorporating a good test automation framework in software development, showcasing faster and more efficient software delivery. The Blue line (Without Automation Framework) shows the gradual increase in efficiency from 60% to 72% over 12 months, suggesting incremental improvements, possibly due to factors like team experience, process optimisations, or learning curves. However, the growth is relatively slow and linear, indicating the limitations of efficiency gains without automation. On the other hand, the Orange Line represents efficiency when a robust  test automation framework is in place. Starting from the same point, 60%, there's a marked and rapid increase in efficiency, reaching as high as 97% by the end of the 12-month period. The gains might be due to quicker identification and resolution of bugs, faster deployment cycles, more reliable and repeatable testing processes, and reduced manual effort.

In Continuation of my previous post related to Reducing time to market, some of fellows ask about what exactly the model we can adopt and i suggested them to use "Shift-Left Testing approach" within your project/organisation and here is why its most suitable for many; By integrating testing earlier in the software development lifecycle, teams can identify and resolve defects sooner, leading to significant benefits. Benefits of Shift-Left Testing: 1.      Cost Reduction: Detecting bugs early minimises the cost of fixing them, as issues are less complex when addressed at initial stages. 2.      Improved Efficiency: Continuous testing and integration allow for faster feedback loops, accelerating the development process. 3.      Enhanced Quality: Early testing ensures that quality checks are integral to the development process, leading to a more stable final product. 4.      Competitive Advantage: Organizations that implement Shift-Left Testing can deliver high-quality software faster, keeping them ahead in the competitive market. 5.      Better Collaboration: Involving QA teams from the start fosters communication and collaboration between developers and testers, resulting in a more cohesive workflow. By embracing Shift-Left Testing, we can transform our approach to software quality, ensuring that we deliver exceptional products that meet customer expectations. #ShiftLeftTesting #SoftwareQuality #AgileDevelopment #DevOps #ContinuousTesting #SoftwareDevelopment #QualityAssurance #Efficiency #CostReduction #Innovation

🚀 Revolutionizing the Tech Landscape: #Automation #Testing #Market 🚀 In an era defined by rapid digital transformation, the demand for seamless, efficient software solutions has never been greater. Enter automation testing: the game-changer reshaping how we ensure quality in software development. 💻✨ Get Details:https://bit.ly/3ymIH67 From accelerating release cycles to enhancing product reliability, automation testing empowers teams to achieve more with less, driving innovation and efficiency across industries. 📈 Whether it's agile methodologies, DevOps practices, or continuous integration #pipelines, automation testing is the cornerstone of modern software development #workflows. #AutomationTesting #SoftwareQuality #Innovation #TechTrends #DigitalTransformation