Why code gets released too early (and how to fix it)

A 2016 Global Developer Survey revealed that a significant number of developers frequently release incomplete or non-functional code, primarily due to pressure from senior management and unrealistic deadlines. This trend, with over 81 percent of developers admitting to premature releases, highlights a disconnect between management and development teams, resulting in broken software and frustrated users. The survey differentiates between releasing early to gather feedback and releasing unfinished code, which can lead to customer dissatisfaction. To mitigate these issues, the adoption of robust release management strategies, Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery, and DevOps practices is recommended. These approaches help ensure code readiness and improve communication and collaboration, ultimately allowing for more realistic deadlines and reducing the pressure to release unfinished code. Additionally, more frequent releases can alleviate the rush to meet deadlines by providing more opportunities to ship polished updates.

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