Introduction to DevOps
DevOps is a culture of collaboration between Development and Operations teams that is supported by a variety of practices and tools.
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DevOps culture has taken over the software industry and permanently changed the way many organizations do their work. DevOps is a culture of collaboration between Development and Operations teams that is supported by a variety of practices and tools. Through practices such as monitoring, CI/CD, and blameless retrospectives we can reliably deliver software with great speed and high-quality. In this course, you will learn about this culture, these practices, and more!
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Frequently asked questions about DevOps
“DevOps” is a portmanteau of “development” and “operations,” and it describes a culture and set of practices that are designed to help improve collaboration between different teams and create better software products.
What Does a DevOps Engineer Do?
The number of Software Engineers is predicted to explode at a rate of 25% between now and 2032. This demand for Software Engineers and the various applications they create has led to many new jobs and innovative, more efficient development processes — such as DevOps. Read on to learn what DevOps is, what a DevOps Engineer does, how much they make, and the skills you’ll need to succeed in the role.
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