Introducing DevOps
In a DevOps (short for development and operations) approach, the development and operations teams work collaboratively during the build and deployment phases of the software development life cycle, sharing responsibilities and providing continuous feedback. The software builds are tested frequently throughout the build phase in production-like environments, allowing the early detection of defects.
DevOps is a combination of culture and practices. It requires organizations to change their culture by breaking down the barriers between all teams in the product development and delivery life cycle. DevOps is not just about development and operations; it involves the entire organization, including management, business/application owners, developers, QA engineers, release managers, the operations team, and system administrators.
Speed enables organizations to stay ahead of the competition and address customer requirements quickly. Good DevOps practices encourage...