I was just reading the article “Shift-Left vs. Shift-Right: DevOps Strategy Comparison” by @karthik-spiceworks, and I have to admit, while I’m familiar with the concepts, I did have to go read it to remember which is which.
In software development, ensuring quality and delivering value at speed are paramount concerns. DevOps offers a framework to achieve these goals. Within this framework, two key strategies, shift-left and shift-right testing, are crucial in optimizing the software development lifecycle (SDLC). This article delves into these strategies, exploring their functionalities, benefits, and how they can be effectively combined for a robust DevOps approach.
While the article mainly pertains to those in the DevOps profession, I’m curious as to your thoughts in using shift left and shift right strategies/methodologies pertain to other parts of IT departments. Are you using them in security practices? Your service desk?
And if you’re interested in reading more on the topic as it pertains to software development, check out:
https://www.spiceworks.com/tech/devops/articles/shift-left-vs-shift-right/dev
