DevOps 101: Culture and Mindset

Old-style rotary phone. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
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I’m sure everyone wants to start by diving into pipelines or traces or something. I certainly wanted that as a learner: get me straight to the technical stuff! But DevOps is more than just a set of tools or technologies; it’s a mindset, a way of thinking, a commitment to bridging the gap between development and operations (and security — more on that later) to enable faster and more reliable software delivery.DevOps culture encourages:

  • Breaking down silos and fostering a sense of shared ownership and accountability.
  • Open communication, trust, and mutual respect among team members.
  • Blameless culture, where failures are seen as learning opportunities rather than occasions for blame.

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