Software Development
DevOps
Definition
DevOps is a set of practices, tools, and a cultural philosophy that combine software development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops). It aims to shorten the systems development life cycle and provide continuous delivery with high software quality.
Why It Matters
DevOps breaks down the traditional silos between development and operations teams. This collaboration and automation lead to faster, more reliable, and more frequent software releases.
Contextual Example
A DevOps team uses tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions to create a CI/CD pipeline. When a developer commits new code, it is automatically built, tested, and deployed to a staging server. If all tests pass, it can be deployed to production with a single click.
Common Misunderstandings
- DevOps is not a job title, but a culture and a set of practices. You don't "hire a DevOps," you build a DevOps culture.
- Automation of the software delivery pipeline (CI/CD) is a key practice in DevOps.