A look inside the DevOps movement

Last updated:November 2013

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Editor's note

The DevOps movement has steadily gained traction among IT professionals. DevOps engineers looking for work don't have to look too hard; a quick scan on one job site turned up more than 300 listings. But what does a DevOps job entail? Does a "DevOps engineer" even exist?

People fluent in the DevOps work methodology have skills in both application development and systems operations to help push releases quickly. DevOps is also a philosophy to bridge communication gaps between groups. This guide details the varied aspects of the DevOps movement, how to adopt it and the tools available to facilitate it.

Software Quality

How to test a predictive model
Strategies for testing predictive models and analytics emphasize data quality, real-time testing and code redundancy, as well as ...
The dos and don'ts of visual testing
The visual aspect of an application is an important part of UX. Defects can potentially result in lost sales and damaged ...
3 QA testing tools to consider
QA testers need to be able to put applications and APIs through their paces. Here are some examples of tools that can help with ...

App Architecture

Architecting beyond microservices and monoliths
A recent architectural change tied to Amazon's Prime Video service could help enterprise application teams understand their own ...
What to know about building microservices with ASP.NET Core
It's optimized for containerization, integrates with the cloud and works on multiple platforms. Does ASP.NET Core deserve a place...
Rust vs. C++: Differences and use cases
C++ was mature before Rust even existed. Does that mean developers should switch from C++ to Rust? Not always.

Cloud Computing

How to modernize apps as part of the cloud migration process
Take stock of your applications, and modernize them where appropriate as part of a cloud migration. Learn about the benefits of ...
3 factors that influence multi-cloud cost optimization
Without careful oversight, multi-cloud deployments can be expensive. These data management and security practices can help IT ...
Canonical continues to evolve in cloud market
Paul Nashawaty, an analyst at TechTarget's Enterprise Strategy Group, shares takeaways from Canonical Analyst Day 2023. Explore ...

SearchAWS

AWS Control Tower aims to simplify multi-account management
Many organizations struggle to manage their vast collection of AWS accounts, but Control Tower can help. The service automates ...
Break down the Amazon EKS pricing model
There are several important variables within the Amazon EKS pricing model. Dig into the numbers to ensure you deploy the service ...
Compare EKS vs. self-managed Kubernetes on AWS
AWS users face a choice when deploying Kubernetes: run it themselves on EC2 or let Amazon do the heavy lifting with EKS. See ...

TheServerSide.com

Idempotent HTTP methods and REST
The Hypertext Transport Protocol requires all HTTP verbs to identify as idempotent or not. But what is an idempotent method, and ...
Understanding TypeScript generics
Programming languages such as Java, C# and Swift use generics to create code that's reusable and enforce type safety. In this ...
5 tips and career advice for young tech professionals
Want to be taken seriously as the youngest member of a tech team? Start networking, don't be afraid to ask questions and polish ...

Data Center

Server room cleaning -- not a DIY project
Server room cleaning is crucial for maintaining the life span of equipment in the data center. This task involves professional ...
7 common data center migration challenges to avoid
Admins should consider seven common data center migration challenges upfront to save money, prevent data loss and avoid delays ...
How to write an SELinux policy
The NSA created the SELinux policy to provide security to applications. SELinux policies best suit an app under specific ...