Key Success Factors for Adoption of CI/CD with Agile Project Management - Systematic Literature Review
Isal Dias, Ruwan Wickramarachchi, Shan Jayasinghe · 2025
The adoption of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) is increasingly critical for improving software development efficiency and quality, especially in Agile Project Management. However, limited research focuses on the success factors driving CI/CD adoption in Agile environments. This systematic literature review identifies key factors for successful CI/CD integration, such as Customer engagement, Effective communication, Measurement, Collaborative Organizational Culture, Team Roles and Dynamics, Top management support, Tools, Continuous Monitoring and Continuous Improvement, Critical Skills and Employee Engagement. The review also highlights challenges such as resistance to change, lack of expertise in CI/CD tools, and difficulties in fostering cross-functional collaboration. Addressing both technical and organizational challenges is essential for successful CI/CD adoption. The review emphasizes the need for further research, particularly in customized and project-based environments, to better understand CI/CD adoption complexities and provide actionable insights for organizations.