IDG Contributor Network: Getting your environment right

When it comes to software development, we as executives and managers often focus on delivering value in the form of new features that address our customers' needs.  Additionally, most executives focus on non-functional requirements and even keeping code "healthy" by constantly addressing technical debt.However, how much focus do you spend on perfecting your development, QA and staging environments?  Many leaders will focus on building out the environment "on demand." That is a prudent