Modern software development teams strive to deliver features quickly without compromising code quality. However, getting from backlog management to final deployment is not always straightforward. To streamline the developer workflow and optimize releases, it's essential to understand common obstacles in the development process, such as fragmented tooling, context switching, inefficient collaboration, unclear prioritization, and deployment issues. Effective deployment approaches include Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, which ensure every new feature or bug fix passes automated tests before being integrated into the main codebase. A robust developer workflow also includes clear task identification, collaborative reviews, automated testing, consistent deployment processes, and metrics and monitoring. To optimize deployment and release processes, teams can use feature flags, canary deployments, automated testing, and release checklists. The choice of tools depends on team needs, with all-in-one platforms offering consolidated billing, unified support, and consistent UX, while specialized toolchains provide customization options. Axolo is a platform that integrates GitHub pull requests with Slack channels, enabling focused notifications, real-time updates, and adaptable workflows. By streamlining the development workflow, teams can accelerate backlog management, reduce context switching, and improve collaboration, ultimately delivering value to users more efficiently.