10 signs of inner and outer loop misalignment

Software delivery is in crisis, as delayed releases and quality failures block enterprise innovation. Common symptoms like slow testing, unclear requirements, and data bottlenecks undermine productivity and quality, and enterprises struggle to identify and fix the root causes of these challenges.

Quick-fixes provide temporary relief, but are not the solution.

To diagnose and solve poor productivity and software quality issues, enterprises must first understand how their DevOps lifecycle has split into “inner” and “outer” loops. Our guide outlines the role of software’s inner and outer loops, 10 common signs of loop misalignment, and what enterprises can do to realign and a sustainable solution to these challenges.