What is DevOps?

DevOps is a collaborative approach that unites software development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops) to streamline the software development lifecycle (SDLC). By fostering communication and integration between development teams and IT operations, DevOps aims to enhance the speed, quality, and reliability of software delivery. Key practices include automation, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and infrastructure as code (IaC). The ultimate goal of DevOps is to shorten development cycles, reduce deployment failures, and improve overall efficiency, enabling businesses to deliver high-quality software faster and more consistently. It plays a crucial role in modern agile environments and cloud computing.