In 2026, many dev teams still fail to get the basics right
In 2026, many dev teams still fail to get the basics right.
Click ops
No CI server
No feature flags
No automated tests
Long-lived branches
Big, ambiguous tickets
Change approval boards
Infrequent, manual deploys
Many long-lived environments
I still often see all this.
The most frustrating part: Individuals often recognize these problems, but lack the political power to change the organization.
Knowing a better way exists isn't enough. You also need the political power to make a change.