Many DevOps, CI/CD, and Platform Engineering initiatives dream of deploying to production in the middle of the day. But is it practical for your app? Not every application is alike, nor is every user. I learned this the hard way, treating an internal app like it was Facebook. I pushed for faster production, blind to the impact on users.

- What happens when you change an app midday?
- When is the best time to deploy without disrupting systems?
- Training demands time and resources.
- Constantly explaining new features overwhelms users.

Join this session as we set realistic goals and pave smoother paths. We’ll focus on faster deployments without losing sight of user needs. Topics include:

- Setting priorities based on your users and app.
- Navigating company policies, regulations, and contracts.
- Knowing when "good enough" is better than perfect.

Let’s find the balance between speed and user satisfaction.

This session is designed for any DevOps or Platform Engineer focused on building processes and paved paths for developers. Minimal experience is required, as it will be discussing lessons learned.