What is DevOps ?

DevOps (mix of « development » and « operations ») is a culture and practice that emphasizes the collaboration and communication of both software developers and other information-technology (IT) professionals while automating the process of software delivery and infrastructure changes. It aims at establishing a culture and environment where building, testing, and releasing software, can happen rapidly, frequently, and more reliably.

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Venn diagram showing DevOps as the intersection of development (software engineering), operations and quality assurance