Shifting Left: Importance for Software Developers

Discover the critical importance of shifting left in software development through this insightful conference talk by Jemiah Sius at LeadDev West Coast 2023. Explore how integrating observability, security, and testing practices earlier in the development cycle can significantly improve software quality and efficiency. Learn how shifting left enables developers to identify and address issues more effectively, leading to faster problem-solving and reduced development costs. Understand the benefits of incorporating real-time insights into application behavior, proactive security testing, and enhanced collaboration between team members. Gain valuable knowledge on how this approach fosters a culture of continuous improvement, reduces debugging time, and ultimately results in more secure, reliable, and successful software products. Delve into strategies for implementing shift-left practices and discover how they can revolutionize your development process in this 22-minute presentation.