Example 2: Defects Released to Production

Let’s say that we’re having problems with defective code being released to production.

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Lisa:

So what?

Jim:

The defects make our customers angry!

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Lisa:

Why are defects released to production?

Jim:

Because they aren’t properly tested before release.

Lisa:

Why not?

...and so on. Here’s where we ended up:

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Look at that, two reinforcing loops! Check out the red arrows.

Loop 1 (inner loop): Defects in the product ...

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