The drivers behind software delivery inefficiency

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Author: qaprof

Date: 7/20/2026

Article Summary:
The article discusses the common misconception that quality assurance (QA) is the main bottleneck in software delivery, and proposes that other inefficiencies, such as time pressure, bad days, and change approval, are the real drivers behind delivery delays and decreased developer productivity.