Day 1 of #90daysofdevops
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In this blog we are going to discuss what is DevOps and DevOps related terms.
What is DevOps?
DevOps is a set of practices that combines software development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops) to shorten the software development lifecycle, increase the frequency of software releases, and improve the quality and reliability of software.
Importance: Efficiency, Collaboration, Automation.
Objectives:
Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
Collaboration and Communication
Automation of Manual Processes
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Monitoring and Feedback Loops
Scalability and Reliability
Benefits:
Faster issue resolution and reduced complexity.
Greater scalability and availability.
More stable operating environments.
Better resource utilization.
What is Automation, Scaling, and Infrastructure?
Automation:
Automation refers to the use of technology and systems to perform tasks and processes without constant human intervention. It involves setting up routines and workflows that can execute actions automatically based on predefined rules or instructions. This reduces the need for manual effort, enhances efficiency, and ensures consistent and accurate outcomes. Automation is widely employed in various fields to streamline operations, increase productivity, and save time and resources. It plays a vital role in industries ranging from manufacturing and IT to healthcare and finance, revolutionizing how tasks are accomplished.
Scaling:
Scaling means making something bigger or adjusting its capacity to handle more. It's like when you have a recipe for a meal and you want to make more servings, you'll need to increase the quantities of ingredients. In the world of technology or business, scaling means expanding or adjusting systems, processes, or resources to accommodate a larger workload or demand. For example, if a website needs to handle more visitors, it might need to scale its servers to ensure everyone can access it smoothly. So, scaling is essentially about preparing for growth and making sure things can handle more without causing problems or slowdowns.
Infrastructure:
Infrastructure refers to the underlying technology, resources, and environment required to support software development, deployment, and operation. This encompasses both physical hardware and virtual resources in the cloud. For example, Just like a house needs a solid foundation to stand, a city or business needs infrastructure to operate smoothly and provide services to people.
Summary in few points:
DevOps harmonizes software development and operational processes.
It emphasizes automation, constant integration, and open communication.
DevOps accelerates the pace of software creation and leads to quicker, error-reduced deployments.
It boosts overall effectiveness and efficiency.
DevOps encourages a culture of collective ownership within teams.
It enables the creation of dependable, adaptable, and robust systems.
Embracing DevOps transforms development practices and establishes a more agile, competitive, and responsive organization.
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