Software Failures costs enterprises $61 Billion annually and equates to $1.2 Trillion annually for stakeholders!!
That is why it is so important to have a reliable software delivery process, and DevOps helps us achieve that. Despite being a hot topic, there are a lot of misconceptions about DevOps. In this blog post, we will debunk five of the most common myths about DevOps. We will also discuss the true meaning of DevOps and how it can benefit your organization.
I hope that by the end of this blog you will be more inclined toward implementing DevOps in your organization!
Myth #1: DevOps is only for large Organisations
The first myth is also one of the most prevalent in the industry. It is often believed that DevOps is useful only for large organizations where a large number of engineers and teams work on a single product. While DevOps is beneficial for large teams, it does not mean that they bring no good to smaller teams and organizations.
Here are some of the reasons why DevOps is equally important for teams of smaller sizes -
⭐️ DevOps can help small & medium-sized organizations improve their time to market, reduce costs, and improve the quality of their software. Quick delivery can give SMBs a competitive edge in the marketplace, something that is really crucial for early-stage growth.
⭐️ Smaller organizations often face barriers like expensive infrastructure or required teams for DevOps. There are many DevOps tools and solutions that are specifically designed for SMBs without any need for expensive infrastructure and dedicated DevOps teams.
⭐️ DevOps streamlines development and delivery. A proper DevOps system helps SMBs to maintain agility!
Myth #2: DevOps requires a complete rewiring of the development workflow
Another big concern that organizations face when deciding on the implementation of DevOps is the potential re-wiring of the entire development process. They often fear that disrupting the development process can cause delays in releases and unwanted disadvantages. This, however, is not the truth!
While DevOps may require some rewiring in the long run, it certainly does not need a complete disruption of the development process. A good thing about DevOps is that it can be implemented incrementally. You can start small and gradually introduce DevOps practices into your organization as you are ready.
For example, you can start by automating your build process first. It can then be followed by CI/CD. Automating such tasks will free up your developers to focus on more creative and strategic work.
Myth #3: DevOps is only for cloud-based deployments
There is a common misconception that DevOps is only for cloud-based deployments. While DevOps is a great tool for cloud-based deployments, it has equal utility when it comes to on-premise deployments.
DevOps is more about culture and less about infrastructure.
Many tools that are available for Cloud-based deployments can easily be used for on-premise deployments as well!
Myth #4: DevOps is just automating different tasks
Most people associate DevOps with automating various tasks in the development to deployment cycle. While automation is a critical component of DevOps, it is not the only one! Continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), monitoring, and security are all parts of DevOps. All of these factors are critical for delivering software rapidly and reliably.
While automation is a critical component of DevOps, it is only one component of a bigger concept that emphasizes collaboration, agility, and continuous improvement throughout the whole software development lifecycle.
Myth #5: DevOps eliminates the need for IT operations
While DevOps can help to automate many operational processes, it does not eliminate the requirement for competent IT professionals to manage and maintain the underlying infrastructure. IT operations teams are still in charge of ensuring that the infrastructure is dependable and scalable and that it can support the development team's needs. They are also responsible for monitoring the system for performance and security issues, as well as responding to incidents when they arise.
IT operations teams collaborate closely with development teams in a DevOps environment to ensure that the infrastructure is in place to support continuous software delivery. They also give suggestions to the development team on how to improve the software's design and implementation to make it more efficient and reliable.
This brings us to the end! We debunked the five most common myths around DevOps. With a clearer picture of DevOps, you should be more confident in encouraging DevOps in your organization!
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