DevOps: The Full Stack Approach
Organisations striving for innovation and competitiveness must continuously deliver high-quality value rapidly and cost-effectively. This need drove the demand for IT service automation, but a significant challenge stood in the way: the traditional disconnect between development and operations.
The outdated silo mentality in IT was no longer viable – development and operations teams needed a productive way to work together. This resulted in the rise of DevOps, a collaborative approach combining elements of ITIL, Lean, and Agile to enhance service delivery speed, cost-efficiency, and overall value.
What is DevOps?
DevOps is the evolution of existing IT best practices. It integrates development and operations, focusing on continuous delivery, automation, and a culture of collaboration. This approach enhances IT’s ability to deliver business value better, faster, and cheaper than ever before, breaking down silos and fostering teamwork.
The Full Stack DevOps Model
To help learners grasp DevOps more effectively, Pink Elephant developed the Full Stack model. This model offers a holistic view of DevOps through three core elements:
- Culture: Cultivating the right environment and mindset across teams.
- Practices: Establishing effective processes and practices that drive productivity.
- Automation: Using technology to streamline processes and accelerate value delivery.
Each of these areas works together to ensure successful DevOps implementation. This comprehensive approach is explored further in Pink Elephant’s DevOps Fundamentals Course.