Developer-driven software testing is crucial to the success of a business; studies show high-performing organizations rely on tests written by developers. Despite this, some companies outsource testing to external teams or rely on a single test tool to solve all their testing problems. However, skilled developers using efficient tools are the key to implementing DevOps principles and continuous delivery. Effective testing is essential to the CD pipeline and ensures code is safely delivered to end users. To achieve sustainable quality and reduce risk to the business, all tests must be implemented and verified before code is committed to version control. The mindset of CD should always be treating it as an emergency and automating the pipeline to standardize work and reduce manual touch points.
