DevOps success goes beyond cutting-edge technology and the latest Agile techniques. Experts recommend several critical but often overlooked practices.
IT leaders often cite version control, automating deployments with CI/CD pipelines, and deploying with infrastructure as code as their top DevOps practices. However, many other practices are worth considering for improving software deployment frequency, reliability, and security.
DevOps practices that actually move the needle aren’t the flashy ones everyone talks about.
According to Chris Mahl, CEO of Pyron, there are numerous DevOps practices that can make a significant impact. After compiling a list of 40 DevOps practices spanning the software development lifecycle, it becomes clear that tech leaders must decide whether to invest in existing practices or explore new areas.
Author's summary: Essential DevOps practices beyond the basics.