DevOps Isn’t going away anytime soon.

At this point, you have probably heard of DevOps. But it’s still relatively new and you might be confused about the term and how and why it became so popular.

The term "DevOps" was coined in 2009 by Patrick Debois, a Belgian IT consultant, at the Agile Conference in Toronto. Debois had been working on projects where development and operations teams were closely collaborating and using agile and lean principles, and he saw an opportunity to bring these practices together under a single umbrella.

DevOps has become popular in recent years because it enables organizations to improve the speed, quality, and reliability of their software development and delivery processes. By adopting a DevOps approach, organizations can more easily and quickly respond to changing business needs and customer requirements and can also more easily scale their operations to meet increased demand.

The concept of DevOps as we know it today has its roots in earlier movements and practices in the software industry. The Agile Manifesto, which was published in 2001, emphasized the importance of collaboration and continuous delivery in software development. The Lean software development movement, which originated in the 1980s, focused on reducing waste and maximizing value in software development processes.

There are several key factors that have contributed to the popularity of DevOps:

1.    Increased reliance on software: As more and more organizations rely on software to power their operations, there is a growing need to be able to quickly and reliably develop, deploy, and maintain software applications. DevOps helps organizations meet this need by enabling them to streamline and automate their software development and delivery processes.

2.    The rise of agile methodologies: Agile software development methodologies, which emphasize flexibility, collaboration, and rapid iteration, have become increasingly popular in recent years. DevOps practices are closely aligned with agile principles and can help organizations implement agile processes more effectively.

3.    The growth of cloud computing: Cloud computing platforms, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure, have made it easier for organizations to quickly and easily scale their operations to meet changing demand. DevOps practices, such as infrastructure as code and continuous delivery, are well-suited to the dynamic and flexible nature of cloud computing environments.

4.    The need for increased security: As the number and complexity of cyber threats continue to grow, there is a greater need for organizations to ensure that their software and systems are secure. DevOps practices, such as security testing and monitoring, can help organizations ensure that their software is secure and compliant.

If you are looking to add additional Software Engineers or Cloud Engineers with an understanding of DevOps don’t hesitate to reach out. We’d welcome any discussion with your team even if you have no plans of expanding the team now. We’d be happy to discuss your long term goals and objectives.

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