DevOps Development Methodologies

Definition

DevOps development methodologies combine software development (Dev) with IT operations (Ops) to improve collaboration, automate processes, and deliver software more efficiently. It focuses on breaking down silos between development and operations teams.

Analogy

Imagine a relay race where the baton is passed smoothly between runners without any delays or miscommunication. DevOps ensures seamless coordination between developers and operations teams for efficient software delivery.

Related terms

Waterfall Development Model: A linear software development approach where each phase is completed before moving on to the next.

Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD): A set of practices that enable frequent integration of code changes into a shared repository and automated deployment of applications.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC): The practice of managing infrastructure resources using machine-readable configuration files, allowing for consistent and reproducible deployments.