DevOps teams are experiencing a chasm between traditionalists and innovators — a rift that grows as pressure mounts for teams to leverage the latest advancements. Traditionalists are fighting to preserve the basics, to carry an appreciation for the early days of DevOps, and to not cut corners. On the other hand, innovators are ready to seize their hero moments with the latest.
For a high-performing DevOps function, you must give equal credence to both. The rocket ship of DevOps will always launch, but the success of its journey largely depends on the work that is done before the countdown begins. How can teams adopt the NASA mindset? Let’s dive in…
Back to the Basics: Reliable, Repeatable Builds
- Processes in Control
- End-to-end Capture
- Reduction of Manual Steps
Innovation: An Eye Toward Opportunities
- Infrastructure as Code
- Create Adaptive Builds via MLOps
- Incorporate SRE
*This blog was originally published on DevOps.com. Click here to read the full entry, dive deep into each tip, and unlock strategies for balancing both the basics and innovation.