DevOps practices
DevOps consists of multiple practices, each providing a distinct functionality to the overall process. The following diagram shows the relationship between them. Configuration management, continuous integration, and continuous deployment form the core practices that enable DevOps. When we deliver software services that combine these three services, we achieve continuous delivery. Continuous delivery is the capability and level of maturity of an organization that's dependent on the maturity of configuration management, continuous integration, and continuous deployment. Continuous feedback, at all stages, forms the feedback loop that helps to provide superior services to customers. It runs across all DevOps practices. Let's deep dive into each of these capabilities and DevOps practices:
Figure 13.1: DevOps practices
Configuration management
Business applications and services need an environment in which...