The Merge Queue: The Missing Piece in CI/CD Pipelines

Explore the concept of merge queues as a potential solution to streamline development processes in this 36-minute conference talk from DevConf.CZ 2024. Trace the evolution of software development practices, from the advent of SaaS and CI/CD tools to the DevOps movement, and examine how these advancements have accelerated feature delivery and bug fixes. Delve into the challenges faced by developers, including increased time spent on non-coding tasks, and discover how merge queues could improve developer experience (DX). Gain insights into the history of development processes, understand the current state of continuous integration and deployment, and contemplate the future of software development workflows. Learn what steps development teams can take today to ensure project success and optimize their pipelines for tomorrow's challenges.

The Merge Queue, the missing piece in CI/CD pipelines! - DevConf.CZ 2024