Why Organisations Believe Their Software Is Too Complex for CD

TL;DR; Software complexity is often used as an excuse to avoid continuous delivery, but real-world examples like Microsoft’s Azure DevOps team show that even large, complex systems can achieve frequent releases by investing in quality practices and addressing technical debt. The main barrier is not complexity but the willingness to make necessary improvements. Development managers should focus on fixing underlying issues rather than blaming complexity.

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