Continuous Delivery Strategy Improvement Guide

This guide details a project aimed at enhancing the Continuous Delivery strategy for a large computer peripherals manufacturer. The client recognized the need to accelerate software delivery and improve reliability due to increasing customer demand. The engagement involved assessing in-house technology capabilities, identifying product delivery bottlenecks, and refining the Continuous Delivery strategy. Key activities included conducting interviews, collecting quantitative data, and running a value stream mapping workshop. The analysis revealed that planning lockstep was a significant bottleneck, and recommendations included moving to fortnightly deployments and utilizing feature toggles. The guide outlines the creation of a prioritized roadmap for improvement, emphasizing collaboration with platform teams to ensure buy-in. Additionally, it discusses technology changes, such as migrating to TypeScript and developing a device simulator for testing, aimed at reducing error rates and improving feedback loops. The project culminated in a comprehensive technology roadmap designed to enhance the client's software development and deployment processes.