What is DevOps?
A set of practices that combines software development and IT operations to deliver software faster and more reliably.
Why It Matters
DevOps reduces the time between writing code and deploying it, with fewer errors along the way.
Real-World Example
A DevOps team automates testing, builds, and deployments so new features reach users within hours of being written.
“Understanding terms like DevOps matters because it helps you have better conversations with developers and make smarter decisions about your software. You do not need to be technical. You just need to know enough to ask the right questions.”
Related Terms
CI/CD
Automated processes that test your code (Continuous Integration) and deploy it (Continuous Deployment) whenever you make changes
GitOps
Managing infrastructure and deployments by storing all configuration in Git and using pull requests to make changes.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Managing servers, networks, and other infrastructure through code files rather than manual setup.
Deployment
The process of making your application available for users to access on the internet
From definition to deployment
Knowing the term is step one. Using it in something real is the rest.