Reference

Supporting material: glossary, metrics definitions, testing guides, and additional resources.

This section provides reference material that supports your migration journey. Use it alongside the phase guides for detailed definitions, metrics, and patterns.

Contents

  • Glossary - Key terms and definitions
  • CD Dependency Tree - How CD practices depend on each other
  • Common Blockers - Frequently encountered obstacles and how to address them
  • Defect Sources - Defect causes across the delivery value stream with detection methods and AI enhancements
  • DORA Capabilities - The capabilities that drive software delivery performance
  • Resources - Books, videos, and further reading
  • Metrics - Detailed definitions for key delivery metrics
  • Testing - Testing types, patterns, and best practices

Glossary

Key terms and definitions used throughout this guide.

CD Dependency Tree

Visual guide showing how CD practices depend on and build upon each other.

Common Blockers

Frequently encountered obstacles on the path to CD and how to address them.

DORA Capabilities

The capabilities that drive software delivery performance, as identified by DORA research.

Resources

Books, videos, and further reading on continuous delivery and deployment.

Metrics

Detailed definitions for key delivery metrics. Understand what to measure and why.

Testing

Testing types, patterns, and best practices for building confidence in your delivery pipeline.