Introduction to DevOps
DevOps is not a product or tool that you can buy or install. DevOps is about culture and the way you write, release, and operate your software. DevOps is about shortening the time between a new idea and your first end user experiencing the value it delivers. In this book, you will learn about the tools and techniques you can use to apply that philosophy to your way of working. As the purpose of this book is to help you prepare for the AZ-400 certification exam, the core concepts and DevOps-related practices will be illustrated using Azure DevOps and its associated technologies.
DevOps has gained popularity in recent years, with almost all software engineering teams adapting themselves to a new world of doing things using a newer set of tools that activate productivity and better collaboration across development and operations. DevOps is often seen as an extension of Agile, but its scope is much wider, wherein it complements Agile.
In this first chapter, you will learn more about what DevOps is and how to recognize a successful DevOps team. By the end of this chapter, you will be familiar with the key terms and be equipped with a broader understanding of the high-level principles and practices of DevOps. You will also discover the benefits of DevOps as it applies to software engineering teams.
In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:
- What is DevOps?
- Creating your ideal DevOps organization
- Exploring DevOps practices and habits
- The five stages of the DevOps evolution
