The release and reliable deployment of software systems have long been difficult and time-consuming processes. As the software industry moved to a more rapid release cadence, the ability to deploy and release frequently became more valuable, particularly for software hosted on the internet. The practice of DevOps, which aspires to match that increased cadence using automation, has inevitably risen to meet the challenge. To enable such unheard-of efficiency, the processes and tools involved have to be tuned to the extreme. This article examines some key hacks or practices that avoid common pitfalls and can unleash the ability to deliver value to customers at a breakneck pace.
Hack #1: Make Devops Fit Your Culture
“Devops is about finding ways to adapt and innovate social structure, culture, and technology together in order to work more effectively.”