Poor monitoring and feedback loops
Monitoring and feedback loops are essential for identifying issues and making improvements in DevOps workflows, yet many organizations fail to implement effective monitoring and feedback mechanisms.
In the context of DevOps, a feedback loop refers to the continuous exchange of information between different stages of the software development and operations life cycle. It involves collecting data, analyzing it, and providing insights that drive improvements in the development and operations processes.
Feedback loops play a critical role in enabling teams to identify and rectify issues early in the software delivery life cycle, leading to faster development cycles, improved quality, and increased on-call staff satisfaction as they won’t be woken up at night.
A characteristic of good monitoring is its ability to provide timely, accurate, and relevant information about the health, performance, and behavior of the system. The key characteristics...
