Summary

This chapter introduced the complexities of implementing CI/CD and DevOps pipeline flows. The information is a precursor to Section 3 of this book, where you learn how to employ the methods and tools of VSM to implement and improve Lean production flows across your IT value streams.

Specifically, in this chapter, you learned the complexities of implementing mature CI/CD and DevOps pipelines. You learned that virtualization, primarily through container-based technologies, is crucial in order to support the efficient use of IT infrastructure resources and enable the rapid delivery of small increments of new software capabilities. Finally, you learned that CI/CD pipelines integrate and automate the traditional SDLC processes, but DevOps extends the CI/CD pipeline to include service management functions.

With this knowledge, you are now well prepared to understand how to use VSM methods and tools to implement and improve DevOps activities as Lean production-oriented flows...