Top reasons for software release delays

The 2022 Global DevSecOps Survey, involving over 5,000 DevOps practitioners, reveals a shift in the perceived reasons for software release delays, with respondents identifying five key factors: code development, code review, security analysis, test data management, and testing, diverging from previous years when testing was primarily blamed. Code reviews remain challenging due to their labor-intensive nature and cultural issues, although they are highly valued, with artificial intelligence increasingly being used to facilitate the process. Security has emerged as a top investment priority, with DevOps teams intensifying efforts in security testing, despite ongoing frustrations with developers identifying bugs too late. Test data management has become more complex due to increased automation and testing, yet many teams lack systems to effectively process and utilize test data. While software testing continues to be a critical yet elusive component, the adoption of AI and machine learning is growing, suggesting potential improvements in testing efficiency and effectiveness.

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