DevOps

DevOps is a strategic approach that merges software development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops) with the aim of shortening the development life cycle and delivering high-quality software continuously and efficiently. It is characterized by its emphasis on collaboration, integration, and communication between development and operations teams to enhance agility and innovation.

The core practices of DevOps include continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), where changes are automatically built, tested, and prepared for release to improve deployment frequency and ensure reliable software releases. Additionally, the microservices architecture supports DevOps by allowing teams to develop, deploy, and scale components independently, enhancing both flexibility and resilience.

Monitoring and logging practices are critical, ensuring ongoing operational performance and facilitating rapid response to issues. The "you build it, you run it" philosophy further enriches DevOps by making teams more accountable and agile. Those who create the software also manage its deployment and operations, leading to faster responses to issues, more frequent updates, and software that closely aligns with user needs and operational realities.

DevOps was invented to address the inefficiencies and delays typically associated with the traditional separation of developer and operations teams. This cultural and practical integration helps organizations stay competitive by enabling quicker iterations, continuous improvement, and innovation​