Jemiah Sius
Why shifting left is so important for software developers
#1about 3 minutes
Why planning upfront is crucial for modern development
The host explains how shifting left, by planning for accessibility and compliance early, prevents costly and difficult fixes later in the development cycle.
#2about 5 minutes
Understanding the core principles of shifting left
Shifting left means addressing concerns like security, reliability, and performance early in the software development lifecycle rather than waiting until the end.
#3about 1 minute
How to apply shift left in the planning phase
Involve all stakeholders early to gather comprehensive requirements and define the necessary observability and security tools and frameworks from the start.
#4about 3 minutes
Integrating observability and security into the build phase
Use IDE extensions like CodeStream to bring observability data, security vulnerability information, and collaboration tools directly into the developer's coding environment.
#5about 2 minutes
Shifting left with testing and deployment automation
Implement automated unit, integration, and security tests as early as possible and use CI/CD pipelines to ensure consistent and reliable deployments.
#6about 2 minutes
Using continuous monitoring to create feedback loops
Establish robust monitoring in production to proactively identify issues and use the collected data and user feedback to prioritize bug fixes and enhancements.
#7about 3 minutes
Best practices for creating a shift left culture
Foster a successful shift left culture by encouraging cross-team collaboration, automating processes, embracing a DevSecOps mindset, and promoting continuous learning.
#8about 6 minutes
Q&A on agile development, tooling, and observability
The speaker answers audience questions about applying shift left in agile environments, instrumenting deployment pipelines, and the benefits of early-stage observability.
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