DevOps

DevOps is a collaborative methodology that unifies software development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops) with the aim of automating processes, accelerating delivery cycles, and enhancing software quality. It promotes a culture of shared responsibility, continuous feedback, and cross-functional collaboration throughout the application lifecycle—from code development to deployment and maintenance.

DevOps integrates key practices such as:

• Continuous Integration (CI): Automated merging and testing of code
• Continuous Delivery (CD): Automated release of software into production-ready environments
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Management of infrastructure through version-controlled code

These practices enable the seamless automation of building, testing, deploying, and monitoring applications. By reducing manual intervention, DevOps decreases human error, improves system reliability, and supports scalable infrastructure management in both cloud and on-premises environments.

The DevOps approach fosters agility and responsiveness by encouraging constant collaboration between development and operations teams. This leads to faster innovation, improved incident resolution, and higher levels of customer satisfaction.

See also: Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), Infrastructure as Code (IaC)