DevOps is a set of practices that combines software
development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops). The main goal of
DevOps is to shorten the systems development life cycle and
provide continuous delivery with high software quality. It is
an approach that automates and improves the process of
software delivery and infrastructure changes.
DevOps practices aim to break down silos between development
and operations, fostering a culture of collaboration and
shared responsibility. This approach helps organizations
deliver software more efficiently, respond to changes quickly,
and enhance overall business agility.
Developers regularly integrate their code into a shared repository, and automated builds and tests are run to detect and address issues early in the development process.
Automated deployment processes enable the rapid and reliable release of software to production, allowing for frequent and incremental updates.
The use of automation tools for building, testing, and deploying applications helps reduce manual errors and increases efficiency.
DevOps emphasizes communication and collaboration between development and operations teams, fostering a culture of shared responsibility.
Infrastructure is managed using code and version-controlled, enabling consistent and repeatable deployments.
Continuous monitoring of applications and infrastructure, along with logging, helps detect issues early and provides insights into system performance.
Managing and maintaining system configurations through code allows for consistency and scalability.
Architectural patterns like microservices and containerization (e.g., Docker) contribute to greater agility, scalability, and maintainability.
Security practices are integrated into the DevOps process, ensuring that security is a shared responsibility and not an afterthought.
Continuous feedback loops enable teams to learn from experiences and improve processes over time.
