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“They also knew that until code is in production, no value is actually being generated, because it’s merely WIP stuck in the system.” quote by Gene Kim
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““They also knew that until code is in production, no value is actually being generated, because it’s merely WIP stuck in the system.””

Gene Kim

About This Quote

Source Book: The Phoenix Project, Gene Kim et al., 2013

Value is only realized when software runs in production; until then it's just unfinished work.

In simple terms: Value appears when code is live.

Key Takeaway

Deploy early to create value.

Themes

software development value creation production

Mood

pragmatic focused

Type

instructional practical

When to use this quote

  • release planning
  • devops pipelines
  • stakeholder communication

Key Concepts

lean continuous delivery

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you shorten the gap between development and production?
  • What risks arise from deploying too early?
A Different Perspective

Code may be functional but still not deliver value if not deployed.

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