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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

The best definition of DevOps

Viktor Farcic: This question is going to sound silly, but I like it because everybody gives me a different answer. We've already mentioned it countless times throughout our discussion, but what is DevOps?

Damon Edwards: The best definition that I've heard is from Adam Jacob. He says that DevOps is a cultural and professional movement, focused on how we build and operate high-velocity organizations, born from the experience of its practitioners.

"DevOps is a cultural and professional movement, focused on how we build and operate high-velocity organizations, born from the experience of its practitioners."

—Adam Jacob (quoted by Damon Edwards)

I think that's as good as any description because I think it captures the essence of the DevOps movement. DevOps really is an umbrella over a bunch of evolving problems and solutions, all based on the idea of creating higher-velocity and higher-quality organizations. Trying...