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Embracing DevOps Release Management
Embracing DevOps Release Management

Embracing DevOps Release Management: Strategies and tools to accelerate continuous delivery and ensure quality software deployment

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Embracing DevOps Release Management

Understanding the Software Development Life Cycle

The software development life cycle (SDLC) is the software industry’s procedure for creating new software. This technique ensures that software developers build high-quality, competitively priced products in the shortest amount of time possible.

The SDLC encompasses various stages, such as planning, writing, testing, and maintaining code. Software engineers adhere to the software development life cycle to conceptualize and develop software applications for many platforms, including laptop and desktop computers, cloud infrastructure, mobile devices, video gaming systems, kiosks, and other technology platforms. The concept of “life cycle” was initially introduced during the 1950s to delineate the several phases associated with the creation of a novel computer system. However, it has since become widely adopted to encompass all stages in the production of software.

Although this book is concerned with DevOps...

Defining SDLC and looking at its seven phases

The SDLC refers to the systematic approach that development teams use to produce high-quality software with optimal cost efficiency. The primary goal is to mitigate risk and ensure that the software being developed surpasses the customer’s expectations. Using this method, you will first create a comprehensive strategy that will direct product development, and then you will break it all down into more manageable components that can be scheduled, finished, and measured.

The SDLC can be understood as a conceptual framework that outlines the many stages encompassed by a chosen methodology rather than being a methodology in and of itself. That is to say, the SDLC process exhibits variations across different teams and products. Nevertheless, it is worth noting that many of the same stages are commonly shared among the majority of SDLC models that are in common practice today. These stages include planning and analysis, design, build...

SDLC versus other life cycle management methodologies

If you are familiar with product management concepts, you know that SDLC is not the only life cycle management procedure out there. Here are some related concepts and what sets them apart from SDLC.

Software development Life Cycle versus systems development life cycle

The systems development life cycle is the process of planning and constructing an information technology system. On occasion, people will refer to this process by the acronym SDLC; do you see how this can be confusing when referring to the software development life cycle? In terms of systems development, a system will generally be comprised of many individual hardware and software components that each collaborate together, executing sophisticated tasks and computations. Just know that when you see the acronym SDLC, be on the lookout for context clues in the literature so that you can properly distinguish if what you are reading is referring to software development...

Summary

Effective project management is possible with the help of an SDLC strategy. Managers, designers, developers, and clients all benefit from the comprehensive foundation provided by this tool. The seven stages of the SDLC are all essential, and they build on one another.

In the model’s initial phase, senior members are in charge of gathering requirements. Meanwhile, IT professionals amass all the data and resources they will need during the product’s lifespan. After determining what information is needed, the appropriate documents are drafted. The subsequent stages involve the design and coding processes, followed by the testing phase to evaluate the software’s functionality. The final stages are deployment and maintenance. The team has the choice to utilize various models, including the widely recognized waterfall and agile methodologies. When it comes to developing software, adhering to an SDLC is key. As mentioned, acquiring knowledge about the different...

Questions

  1. What is the definition of the SDLC?
  2. What are the seven phases of the SDLC?
  3. What is the difference between the SDLC and the systems development life cycle?
  4. What is the difference between the software development life cycle and release management?
  5. What is the difference between the SDLC and application life cycle management?
  6. What is the difference between the SDLC and the product development life cycle?
  7. What is the difference between release management and change management?
  8. What is the difference between release management and project management?
  9. What is the difference between a blue/green deployment and a canary deployment?
  10. What are the seven phases of the SDLC?
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Key benefits

  • Understand the SDLC and the most popular release management models
  • Learn what makes DevOps unique and how CI/CD pipelines enforce good DevOps release management
  • Drive a culture-driven release management initiative in your organization that breaks down silos
  • Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

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At the core of software development lies the imperative of swiftly and reliably releasing new features and updates, emphasizing the vital role of release management in the DevOps methodology. Discover how software development teams can elevate their processes by incorporating quality checks and shifting left, moving testing, automation, and QA procedures much earlier into the SDLC. However, release management is still tasked with application monitoring, overseeing infrastructure components, and managing change orders and schedules. This book offers insights into the essence of DevOps Release Management, illuminating its nuances and providing basic strategies for its implementation. You’ll explore how CI/CD pipelines enforce good DevOps release management and master techniques to optimize them. You’ll also learn how to foster a culture of cross-functional product development that minimizes waste and maximizes value to the customer. By the end of the book, you’ll have gained a comprehensive understanding of DevOps release management, its benefits, and practical implementation strategies. Equipped with this knowledge, you’ll be able to assess your own development processes and identify areas for improvement, ultimately leading to increased efficiency, collaboration, and value creation.

Who is this book for?

This book is a comprehensive introduction for those who are new to DevOps release management, but it's also valuable for DevOps engineers and release managers looking to enhance their skills and knowledge. If you’re looking to adopt key practices to shift left, this book will enable you to build high-quality products in record time.

What you will learn

  • Discover the significance and anatomy of the SDLC
  • Understand the history of release management and how various models work
  • Grasp DevOps release management and basic strategies to implement it
  • Construct optimized CI/CD pipelines capable of early issue detection
  • Implement the shift-left approach to enhance value delivery to customers at record speed
  • Foster a culture of cross-functional collaboration in your team
  • Make DevOps release management pragmatic and accessible
  • Overcome common pitfalls in DevOps release management

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Table of Contents

16 Chapters
Part 1: Understanding the Software Development Life Cycle and Its Design Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 1: Understanding the Software Development Life Cycle Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 2: A Brief Introduction to Release Management Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3: What Are the Various SDLC Release Management Models? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 2: The Advantages of DevOps Release Management Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 4: What Problems Does DevOps Release Management Try to Solve? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 5: Understanding What Makes DevOps Release Management Unique Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 6: Understanding the Basics of CI/CD Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7: A Practical Pipeline for Technical Release Managers Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 8: How CI/CD Pipelines Enforce Good DevOps Release Management Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 3: Develop a Culture of DevOps in Your Organization’s Release Management Strategy Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 9: Embracing DevOps Culture in Your Release Management Strategy Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 10: What Does Receiving Support from Leadership and Stakeholders Look Like? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 11: Overcoming Common Pitfalls in DevOps Release Management Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Other Books You May Enjoy Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

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Just finished reading through Joel's "Embracing DevOps Release Management". It is a game-changer.The book dives deep into the world of CI/CD pipelines and makes all the complex stuff feel so much like a breeze. His gold nuggets will help anyone looking to get their operations running smoother and more efficiently.He lays out the strategies and tools in a clear, easy-to-grab way, making it so easy to bring Release Management into our work environments.Big shoutout to Joel Kruger for this awesome read, perfect for project managers, Devs, DevOps and anyone else looking to step up their release game.Highly recommend it!
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Viachaslau Sep 30, 2024
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I think this is useful book of you want to learn about DevOps release management
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