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What is DevOps & Agile methodology

What is DevOps and Why is it Important?

DevOps is a set of practices that combines software development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops) to shorten the software development lifecycle and deliver high-quality software continuously.

Why DevOps?

  • Faster Delivery: Automate processes for rapid feature and bug delivery.
  • Improved Collaboration: Enhance teamwork between developers and operations.
  • Continuous Improvement: Leverage feedback loops for ongoing enhancement.
  • Higher Reliability: Achieve system stability, uptime, and performance through best practices.

Agile Methodology and DevOps Principles

Agile Methodology Overview

  • Iterative Development: Work in small, manageable cycles called sprints.
  • Customer Feedback: Continuously refine product based on feedback.
  • Flexibility: Adapt quickly to changing requirements.

Core DevOps Principles

Principle Description
Collaboration & Communication Foster teamwork across all roles
Automation Automate testing, deployment, and monitoring
Continuous Integration / Delivery (CI/CD) Deliver small, incremental updates reliably
Monitoring & Feedback Track system health and user experience
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Manage infrastructure through code for scalability
Security (DevSecOps) Integrate security early in the development process