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DevOps

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DevOps is a set of practices that combines software development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops) to improve collaboration and efficiency in delivering high-quality software.

What is DevOps?

DevOps is a methodology that bridges the gap between software development and IT operations, emphasizing collaboration, automation, and continuous delivery.

Why it matters for startups

DevOps enables startups to iterate faster, reduce errors, and deliver products more efficiently, leading to improved customer satisfaction and faster time to market.

Examples of DevOps tools

  • Continuous Integration: Jenkins, Travis CI
  • Configuration Management: Ansible, Chef
  • Container: Docker, Kubernetes

Related concepts

DevOps is closely related to Agile methodologies, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and infrastructure as code (IaC).

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