You can't hope for a rich harvest if your plants are in lousy soil. Farmers have known the secrets of a rich harvest for thousands of years. They plant their seeds on the best soil and provide water and care until everything is ready for the harvest. If farmers stopped removing weeds, providing water, or feeding their animals, their entire crop would be lost. Our IT industry finally adopted the secrets for a rich harvest in the last decade. We no longer release business appli

In our fast-paced world of software development, organizations are constantly seeking ways to optimize their processes and deliver high-quality products efficiently. One revolutionary approach that has gained significant attention and adoption in recent years is DORA (DevOps Research and Assessment). DORA emerged from extensive research conducted by its founders, who aimed to identify the critical drivers of high-performing technology organizations. Through their collaborati

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