DevOps Overview

What is DevOps

  • Definition: A combination of cultural philosophies, practices, and tools that increases an organization’s ability to deliver applications and services at high velocity.
  • Principles: Collaboration, automation, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and feedback loops.
  • Culture: Encourages shared responsibility, transparency, and iterative improvement.

Benefits of DevOps

  • Faster delivery of software and updates.
  • Improved collaboration between development and operations teams.
  • Scalability and reliability in software systems.
  • Enhanced monitoring and feedback mechanisms.

DevOps Lifecycle

  1. Plan: Define requirements and goals.
  2. Develop: Code the application or features.
  3. Build: Compile and package code into artifacts.
  4. Test: Validate code functionality and performance.
  5. Release: Prepare software for deployment.
  6. Deploy: Launch the application into production.
  7. Operate: Maintain and monitor the application.
  8. Monitor: Analyze performance and gather feedback.

Key Tools in DevOps

  • Source Code Management: Git.
  • CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions.
  • Containers: Docker.
  • Orchestration: Kubernetes.
  • Configuration Management: Ansible, Terraform.
  • Cloud Providers: AWS, Azure, GCP.

Introduction to the Software Industry

  • Definition: The software industry encompasses businesses involved in the development, maintenance, and publication of software.
  • Scope: Includes system software, application software, and development tools.
  • Growth: Fueled by technological advancements and increased digital transformation.

Types of IT Companies

  1. Service-Based Companies:
    • Provide IT services and solutions to clients.
    • Examples: TCS, Infosys.
  2. Product-Based Companies:
    • Develop and sell proprietary software products.
    • Examples: Microsoft, Adobe.
  3. Startups:
    • Focus on innovation and niche solutions.
    • Examples: Zomato, Swiggy.
  4. Consulting Firms:
    • Offer IT consulting and strategy.
    • Examples: Accenture, Deloitte.