The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source The foundations of Continuous Delivery (Interview)
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Jul 2, 2021 
In a fascinating conversation, Dave Farley, co-author of Continuous Delivery and inventor of the deployment pipeline, shares his deep insights into modern software practices. He discusses the transformation from traditional methods to continuous delivery, emphasizing rapid deployment and learning from failures. Farley also highlights the discipline of Test-Driven Development and the critical role of deployment pipelines in software release. With anecdotes and expertise, he illustrates how a flexible approach can enhance code quality and team dynamics.
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Manual Software Installation
- Dave Farley's early Continuous Delivery efforts involved automating deployments and infrastructure.
- He recounts manually installing software over two days, highlighting the need for a better way.
LMAX Continuous Delivery Culture
- At LMAX, Dave Farley implemented Continuous Delivery from the ground up.
- Former colleagues frequently express how much they miss that way of working, demonstrating its effectiveness.
Process over People?
- Bad processes hinder even the best developers, while good processes enhance everyone.
- Software development, like science, benefits from structured thinking to mitigate errors and biases.
