DevOps - a term that is on everyone's lips in the IT world. But what does it really mean? DevOps is often reduced to tools or CI/CD pipelines. In reality, it is much more: a cultural change that fundamentally changes the collaboration between development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops).
What is behind DevOps?
DevOps is not a method in the classic sense, nor is it a firmly defined framework. It is a cultural and organizational approach that pursues the following goals:
- Faster provision of IT services
- Higher quality and reliability of software
- Stronger collaboration between development, operations and other teams
- Continuous improvement and learning
Of course, tools and automation also come into play here - but these are a means to an end, not the end itself.
The 3 pillars of DevOps
- Culture & collaboration
Breaking down silos, building trust, shared responsibility for the entire service lifecycle. - Automation & Technology
Automated tests, continuous integration/delivery (CI/CD), infrastructure as code. - Measurement & feedback
Create transparency through metrics, monitoring and continuous feedback.
Why is DevOps so important?
In a world where time-to-market and quality of service are critical, DevOps helps companies become more agile, efficient and customer-centric.
It's about putting an end to slow, error-prone release processes and enabling continuous value delivery instead.
Conclusion: DevOps is more than just technology
Anyone who only sees DevOps as a toolset is falling short. At its core, it is about mindset, culture and collaboration. Only when this basic attitude is anchored can tools develop their full effect.
Good to know:
SERVIEW supports companies in successfully implementing DevOps - with a combination of practical advice, training and simulations.
