DevOps is a set of practices that combines software development (Dev) and information-technology operations (Ops) to shorten the systems-development life cycle while delivering features, fixes, and updates frequently in close alignment with business objectives.
The main aim of DevOps is to establish a culture and environment where building, testing, and releasing software can happen rapidly, frequently, and reliably.
DevOps is complementary to Agile software development; several DevOps aspects came from the Agile Manifesto.
Benefits of DevOps for businesses include:
- Faster software delivery
- Increased agility
- Reduced time to market
- Improved customer satisfaction
- Enhanced collaboration between development and operations teams
- Increased efficiency