Learning from experimentation
Experimentation is a core element of the DevOps philosophy, promoting an environment where trying new approaches is encouraged to discover more efficient and effective methods. This section focuses on how experimentation can drive continuous improvement in continuous testing, quality, security, and feedback processes within DevOps, DevSecOps, and SRE.
The importance of experimentation in DevOps
Experimentation allows teams to test hypotheses in real-world scenarios, providing invaluable insights that can lead to significant enhancements in software development and operational processes. In DevOps, experimentation is not just about technological innovation but also about finding new ways to improve team dynamics, workflows, and overall efficiency:
- Iterative testing: In continuous testing, experimentation can involve trying out new automated testing tools or techniques to see whether they improve the speed and accuracy of tests. For instance...