Suppose, say, you are trying to prepare a cake. You have the ingredients (your resources), an oven (your baking instrument), and a recipe (which is your goal). Like most people, you want to ensure that everything is prepared at the right moment, that the oven is heated to the correct temperature, and that all the components are well combined. You do not want a burnt or partially baked cake, do you?
This is similar to what DevOps is for IT operations and software development. It’s a method of working that unifies the two central departments into a single, efficient process — operations (the team that runs servers and infrastructure) and development (the team that produces code).
Before DevOps was conceived, a team of developers would create a new feature for an app and then pass it along to the operations team for deployment. This handoff was clumsy, similar to giving someone half-mixed cake batter when they need to know what’s in it. Things malfunctioned or fell apart from time to time. Developers and operations now collaborate from the outset, thanks to DevOps. They deploy, integrate, and test the code continuously. Their prompt and efficient resolution of issues leads to a more seamless and dependable release.
History of DevOps
Traditional software development and IT operations teams had difficulties, which led to the creation of DevOps. These groups functioned independently in the past, frequently resulting in misunderstandings and delays. Combining the terms ‘development’ with ‘operations’, DevOps first gained popularity in 2009. The Agile development principles, which emphasised iterative development and cooperation, led to the movement. The goal was to create a more cohesive and effective workflow by applying these concepts to operations.
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