This is our second newsletter in the series of Secrets of Top-Performing DevOps Teams. In the first part, we’ve got to grips with the and the way it has . DevOps approach amplified the IT workflow Here’s a quick reminder and a short introduction for the unaware: Tech roles has germinated from " " to "help me become the best." While , leading teams , and automation, and lead the . help fix my laptop many dev teams are trapped firefighting align with the business adopt agile principles digital transformation What’s in it for , you’d ask? It’s simple: a robust DevOps team facilitates of new products and of existing deployments. DevOps faster development easier maintenance Read between the lines - agile-based DevOps approach yields an increase in . development productivity And with no silver bullet methods for improving IT , perfecting DevOps might be your best shot. Without further ado, let’s dive into our top picks for . efficiency DevOps team success Hacking Your Way Through to a High-performing DevOps Team 1. High-Performing Teams put Business First You’d say, a won’t get you the probity medal. However, it’s not our point. In fact, profitability should be your top of mind not for the sake of money only. revenue-first mindset Successful DevOps teams are more likely to tie their tech projects to revenue, mainly because it’s the 1️⃣ . metric for their performance As a result, teams that are business aligned tend to prioritize projects with business management and use business and tech scorecards to measure success. Therefore, just a simple shift from an to a can guarantee a positive change in your team productivity and overall result. (We’re not implying that you should ditch the , don’t compare apples and oranges). activity-driven mindset revenue-first approach customer-centric action 2. They Assign End-to-End Responsibility Separating and can present potential issues and pitfalls like and inconsistent environments. In DevOps, both groups cooperate as a team that's for a product from beginning to end. development operations performance problems completely responsible Unlike the traditional approach or a , where each team member is accountable for their own role, the perfect DevOps team and makes an excellent result the focus of the entire crew. low-performing team obliterates those silos A in charge of X lines of code. A tester is no longer accountable for the expected functionality. A high-performing team wears multiple hats and has got it . developer is no longer just a developer ALL covered 3. Automation technology is not an option for a dazzling performance Let’s be honest: the like working with new and shiny technology. And you need those bright minds in your team to make it high-performing and guarantee superb results. bright minds It's a bit hard to employ and keep these big stars in a company that trusts in a to build a product, right? creaky, legacy toolchain Investing in the will not only make the team more effective, but it will also make them want to stay. DevOps tools From a practical standpoint, can increase , eliminate errors, and help . That refers to simplifying the , monitoring, and maintaining the . automation tools tech efficiency deploy apps faster process of configuring network infrastructure Pull it all Together There's no panacea for , but the process itself is definitely easier than . successful DevOps team building quantum physics The majority of our tips and tricks dispensed above are of common-sense variety. In practice, our call for good old-fashioned and a sprinkle of knowledge. secrets hard work To deliver top-notch results, employees must be well-settled, teams well-structured, and objectives outlined based on . business priorities It’s not enough to recruit the right people, retention and training are equally important. Overall, it takes a solid mix of all these components to build a team that truly thrives. Subscribe to HackerNoon’s newsletters via our subscription form in the footer.

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