Part 1: What is DevOps?

This is a podcast episode titled, Part 1: What is DevOps?. The summary for this episode is: <p>This episode of <em>Techsplainers</em> introduces DevOps, explaining how this approach revolutionized software development by breaking down traditional silos between development and operations teams. The discussion traces DevOps' evolution from agile methodologies and CI/CD practices, detailing the eight core steps of the DevOps lifecycle: planning, coding, building, testing, release, deployment, operation, and monitoring. We explore how organizations implement DevOps through both technical workflows and cultural transformation, emphasizing automation, collaboration, and continuous feedback. The episode also addresses DevSecOps and how integrating security throughout the development process leads to more secure applications. We highlight real-world benefits of DevOps adoption, including faster delivery cycles, higher quality software, improved team collaboration, and better security posture, while acknowledging the challenges of implementation. Whether you're new to DevOps or looking to optimize existing practices, this episode provides valuable insights into this essential approach to modern software development.</p><p><br></p><p>Find more information at <a href="https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/techsplainers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/techsplainers</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Narrated by Dan Segal</strong></p>