Why compromising on software quality is a leadership decision

TL;DR; Compromising on software quality is a leadership decision, not a team one, and lowering standards to meet deadlines carries business risks that should be explicitly approved by leadership. A clear Definition of Done helps maintain consistent quality, and any decision to reduce it should be transparent and deliberate. Development managers should ensure quality expectations are set and upheld at the leadership level, not left to teams under delivery pressure.

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