DEVOPS ENGINEERING: EVOLUTION, ROLES, AND MODERN PRACTICES
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https://doi.org/10.34218/IJCET_16_01_227Keywords:
DevOps Automation, Cloud Integration, Infrastructure As Code, Continuous Deployment, DevSecOps IntegrationAbstract
This comprehensive article explores the evolution and current state of DevOps engineering, examining its transformation from a conceptual framework to an essential practice in modern software development. It investigates how the integration of cloud computing has catalyzed DevOps adoption, enabling organizations to achieve superior deployment capabilities and operational efficiency. The article delves into the specialization of DevOps roles, including Application DevOps Engineers, Infrastructure DevOps Engineers, and Build-Release DevOps Engineers, highlighting their distinct responsibilities and impacts on organizational success. It further examines essential tools and practices, particularly on Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and comprehensive monitoring solutions. The article also investigates current best practices and emerging trends, including the adoption of GitOps and the integration of artificial intelligence in operations (AIOps), providing insights into how organizations can optimize their DevOps implementations for enhanced performance and reliability.
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