December 2022
Intermediate to advanced
107 pages
2h 44m
English
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Foreword
I have spent my career developing and operating software and modernizing product and engineering teams, from startups to large enterprises. I founded Interland (now Web.com) in my 20s and went on to drive transformation at scale while leading development and operations at Cox Automotive, Unqork, and New Relic. I have been a CEO, CTO, and CPO and have worked to help other enterprises around the globe transform. I have also been an author and speaker on topics including DevOps, digital transformation, Agile, Scrum, and Lean Startup. My experience has given me a unique perspective on how the internet has narrowed competitive moats and forced every company to learn how to operate like a digital business—not just say they are one.
It is my pleasure to write this foreword for Lee’s new book, Overcoming IT Complexity. Like his previous book, Architecting for Scale (O’Reilly), I believe this will become the reference guide for overcoming the diverse difficulties companies face—whether they are SaaS, non-SaaS, or non-technology-focused IT firms. As Lee explains in this book, one of the many challenges companies face while trying to deliver new features and functionality in order to stay competitive is quickly accumulating technical debt. With a cutting-edge approach, including enterprise risk management and strategies for measuring results, Lee lays out a comprehensive framework for dealing with that technical debt.
The Growing Complexity of IT Environments
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