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DevOps Paradox

By : Viktor Farcic
Book Image

DevOps Paradox

By: Viktor Farcic

Overview of this book

DevOps promises to break down silos, uniting organizations to deliver high quality output in a cross-functional way. In reality it often results in confusion and new silos: pockets of DevOps practitioners fight the status quo, senior decision-makers demand DevOps paint jobs without committing to true change. Even a clear definition of what DevOps is remains elusive. In DevOps Paradox, top DevOps consultants, industry leaders, and founders reveal their own approaches to all aspects of DevOps implementation and operation. Surround yourself with expert DevOps advisors. Viktor Farcic draws on experts from across the industry to discuss how to introduce DevOps to chaotic organizations, align incentives between teams, and make use of the latest tools and techniques. With each expert offering their own opinions on what DevOps is and how to make it work, you will be able to form your own informed view of the importance and value of DevOps as we enter a new decade. If you want to see how real DevOps experts address the challenges and resolve the paradoxes, this book is for you.
Table of Contents (21 chapters)
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Index
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Packt

DevOps and Deming's ninth principle

Viktor Farcic: That nicely brings me to the first question I have for you, which is: what does the word DevOps actually mean? I've spoken to a number of people, many of whom are featured in this book, and when I come to this question, I don't think I've ever received the same answer. What's your take on it?

Gregory Bledsoe: The whole idea of defining what the word DevOps means is probably the most fundamentally misunderstood question out there. That's not to say that the question itself is wrong because, while there are many valid answers, there are infinitely more invalid answers, and that's fundamentally the problem we have. Even when people are giving valid answers, they're only partial answers, and those giving the answers don't fully understand the overall scope of the question. As an industry, we're constantly learning new lessons and incorporating new things, and DevOps is a way to collect the best...