
Continuous Delivery and DevOps - A Quickstart Guide
Start your journey to successful adoption of CD and DevOps
Paul Swartout(Author)
Packt Publishing
3rd Edition
Published on 31. October 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
270 pages
978-1-78899-547-4 (ISBN)
Description
A practical and engaging guide to help map out, plan and navigate through the journey to successful CD and DevOps adoption.
Key Features
Identify and overcome the issues that stifle the delivery of quality software
Learn how Continuous Delivery and DevOps work together with other agile tools
Real-world examples, tricks and tips that will help the successful adoption of CD & DevOps
Book DescriptionOver the past few years, Continuous Delivery (CD) and DevOps have been in the spotlight in tech media, at conferences, and in boardrooms alike. Many articles and books have been written covering the technical aspects of CD and DevOps, yet the vast majority of the industry doesn't fully understand what they actually are and how, if adopted correctly they can help organizations drastically change the way they deliver value. This book will help you figure out how CD and DevOps can help you to optimize, streamline, and improve the way you work to consistently deliver quality software.
In this edition, you'll be introduced to modern tools, techniques, and examples to help you understand what the adoption of CD and DevOps entails. It provides clear and concise insights in to what CD and DevOps are all about, how to go about both preparing for and adopting them, and what quantifiable value they bring. You will be guided through the various stages of adoption, the impact they will have on your business and those working within it, how to overcome common problems, and what to do once CD and DevOps have become truly embedded. Included within this book are some real-world examples, tricks, and tips that will help ease the adoption process and allow you to fully utilize the power of CD and DevOpsWhat you will learn
Explore Continuous Delivery and DevOps in depth
Discover how CD and DevOps fits in with recent trends such as DataOps, SecOps, pipelines and CI
Understand the root causes of the pain points within your existing product delivery process
Understand the human elements of CD and DevOps and how intrinsic they are to your success
Avoid common traps, pitfalls and hurdles as you implement CD and DevOps
Monitor and communicate the relative success of DevOps and CD adoption
Extend and reuse CD and DevOps approaches
Who this book is forWhether you are a software developer, a system administrator, an agile coach, a product manager, a project manager, a CTO, a VP, a CEO or anyone else involved in software delivery, you will have a common problem which is delivering quality software. This book has been written for anyone and everyone who wants to understand how to regularly deliver quality software to their customers without said pain.
Key Features
Identify and overcome the issues that stifle the delivery of quality software
Learn how Continuous Delivery and DevOps work together with other agile tools
Real-world examples, tricks and tips that will help the successful adoption of CD & DevOps
Book DescriptionOver the past few years, Continuous Delivery (CD) and DevOps have been in the spotlight in tech media, at conferences, and in boardrooms alike. Many articles and books have been written covering the technical aspects of CD and DevOps, yet the vast majority of the industry doesn't fully understand what they actually are and how, if adopted correctly they can help organizations drastically change the way they deliver value. This book will help you figure out how CD and DevOps can help you to optimize, streamline, and improve the way you work to consistently deliver quality software.
In this edition, you'll be introduced to modern tools, techniques, and examples to help you understand what the adoption of CD and DevOps entails. It provides clear and concise insights in to what CD and DevOps are all about, how to go about both preparing for and adopting them, and what quantifiable value they bring. You will be guided through the various stages of adoption, the impact they will have on your business and those working within it, how to overcome common problems, and what to do once CD and DevOps have become truly embedded. Included within this book are some real-world examples, tricks, and tips that will help ease the adoption process and allow you to fully utilize the power of CD and DevOpsWhat you will learn
Explore Continuous Delivery and DevOps in depth
Discover how CD and DevOps fits in with recent trends such as DataOps, SecOps, pipelines and CI
Understand the root causes of the pain points within your existing product delivery process
Understand the human elements of CD and DevOps and how intrinsic they are to your success
Avoid common traps, pitfalls and hurdles as you implement CD and DevOps
Monitor and communicate the relative success of DevOps and CD adoption
Extend and reuse CD and DevOps approaches
Who this book is forWhether you are a software developer, a system administrator, an agile coach, a product manager, a project manager, a CTO, a VP, a CEO or anyone else involved in software delivery, you will have a common problem which is delivering quality software. This book has been written for anyone and everyone who wants to understand how to regularly deliver quality software to their customers without said pain.
More details
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
US School Grade: College Graduate Student
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
514 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78899-547-4 (9781788995474)
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Paul Swartout
Continuous Delivery and DevOps - A Quickstart Guide
Start your journey to successful adoption of CD and DevOps
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09/2024
3rd Edition
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Person
Paul Swartout has spent over 2 decades working in the IT industry. He has worked across several different industries and sectors and within organizations of various sizes, from start-ups to multinational corporates. He is and always has been passionate about quality software and how it is delivered. Since first encountering "Agile" he has been committed to the adoption and implementation of Agile techniques and approaches to improve the efficiency, output, and lives of everyone involved in software development. He strongly believes that CD and DevOps add massive value to the way software is delivered, and he wants to ensure as many people realize this as possible. Paul lives in a small seaside town in the southwest of the UK.
Content
Table of Contents
The Evolution of Software Delivery
Understanding Your Current Pain Points
Culture and Behaviors are the Cornerstones to Success
Planning for Success
Approaches, Tools, and Techniques
Avoiding Hurdles
Vital Measurements
You Are Not Finished Just Yet
Expanding Your Opportunity Horizon
CD and DevOps Beyond Traditional Software Delivery
Appendix - Some Useful Information
The Evolution of Software Delivery
Understanding Your Current Pain Points
Culture and Behaviors are the Cornerstones to Success
Planning for Success
Approaches, Tools, and Techniques
Avoiding Hurdles
Vital Measurements
You Are Not Finished Just Yet
Expanding Your Opportunity Horizon
CD and DevOps Beyond Traditional Software Delivery
Appendix - Some Useful Information