Conclusion

In this chapter, we continued our exploration of technical practices to create a solid foundation for us to be able to deliver at speed as one single cohesive unit. By using techniques such as the Big Picture to gain a shared understanding of our delivery pipelines, we further identified methods for testing and how we can connect the business to the acceptance tests in a way that's more developer- and business-friendly.

Figure 7.30: Adding more technical practices to the foundation

As we explored lessons that led us to an emerging architecture approach, we also learned that a lot of the magic is in having the conversation to begin with. Treating the whole of your IT organization as a satellite will not be effective; we must create an environment where we can succeed as a whole. Key to this is bringing together the people with the knowledge, and the people with authority and power.

In later chapters, we will go more in-depth into the...