DevOps: A Cultural Shift for Faster Software Delivery
DevOps is more than just a set of tools; it's a cultural philosophy and a set of practices for software delivery. It automates and bridges processes between software development and IT operations teams, removing barriers to faster software delivery such as manual processes, office politics, and counteractive workflows. DevOps promotes Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD), significantly improving software delivery speed and quality through shorter development cycles, faster feedback loops, and automation. CI automates the build, test, and package phases, while CD extends automation across the entire delivery pipeline, enabling faster user access to software. Successful DevOps implementation focuses on automation, team culture, and process optimization, starting with small improvements and gradually scaling.
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