Shift Left

Shift left moves testing and security activities earlier in the software development lifecycle.

What is Shift Left?

Shift left is the practice of moving testing, quality, and security activities earlier in the software development lifecycle to find and fix issues sooner when they're cheaper to address.

Shift Left Benefits

Earlier bug detection, Lower remediation costs, Faster delivery, Improved quality.

Common Misconceptions

"Shift left eliminates later testing" - Complements, doesn't replace
"Only for automated tests" - Includes design and code reviews
"Shift left is just tooling" - Process and culture changes too