Shift Lef

The “Shift Left” practice refers to moving tasks like security testing and quality assurance earlier in the development lifecycle, allowing issues to be identified and resolved at the earliest possible stage. By integrating these tasks earlier, developers can address defects before they become costly to fix and maintain higher code quality throughout the process. It also enables the same developers who wrote a feature to immediately address test failures, thereby improving accountability and accelerating problem resolution. This proactive approach aligns with the DevOps goal of increasing development speed without compromising quality.