Shift Left for Better Quality

📰 Dev.to · Fabio Sarmento

Incorporate testing early in the development cycle to reduce bug costs and improve quality

intermediate Published 25 Apr 2026
Action Steps
  1. Incorporate unit testing during coding
  2. Run automated tests after each build
  3. Configure continuous integration to trigger tests
  4. Test for security vulnerabilities early
  5. Apply shift left principles to existing projects
Who Needs to Know This

Developers and QA engineers benefit from shift left testing as it helps identify and fix bugs earlier, reducing overall development time and cost

Key Insight

💡 The earlier you catch bugs, the less they cost to fix

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