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Software Delivery Process

1 post · Nov 2021

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Cloudflare's software delivery process has evolved to accommodate diverse team needs, moving beyond a single methodology. The company emphasizes high-level concepts like 'SHIPs' (customer-facing changes) and 'EPICs' (work items, including technical initiatives) managed through a transparent 'SHIP-board'. Planning occurs quarterly, with a focus on continuous delivery and pragmatic date management. Strict rules govern code deployment to ensure safety and reliability, balancing team autonomy with organizational needs.

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  1. How we build software at CloudflareThis post outlines Cloudflare's approach to software delivery, emphasizing a 'macro-management' strategy that allows individual teams to choose their preferred methodologies (Waterfall, Agile iterative/flow-based) while adhering to common high-level concepts like 'SHIPs' and 'EPICs'. It details the quarterly planning process, the use of a 'SHIP-board' for transparency and progress tracking, and the importance of pragmatic date management and phased deployments for maintaining stability and safety.