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The Three Ways of DevOps is Where Flow, Value & Resilience Meet
“The Phoenix Project” is a book that introduces the Three Ways of DevOps, which are the guiding principles for DevOps practices. Through a story about an IT manager named Bill, the book explores the challenges and benefits of adopting DevOps practices. Source: “The Phoenix Project” by Gene Kim, Kevin Behr, and George Spafford The Three…
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DevOps: Replacing the Wall of Confusion by The Bridge of Collaboration
DevOps allows to bridge the gap between the Development and Operations teams by unifying them for better, faster outcomes. This is achieved through effective communication, collaboration, and transparency using tools and processes that promote these values. To avoid the Wall of Confusion, DevOps teams should prioritize effective communication and collaboration. This may include regular stand-up…
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Unmasking DevOps in Your Organisation
How many times have you heard an organisation say, “we do DevOps”, or “we will handle that by DevOps” or “that will be handed over to DevOps”? In recent months, I have started to hear these statements more regularly; particularly the first one. As a professional who has been involved with DevOps for the past…
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Platform Engineering vs. Site Reliability Engineering
Two key roles help ensure the smooth operation and scalability of digital services: platform engineers and site reliability engineers. While both roles play critical parts in supporting development teams and maintaining operational efficiency, their focus and responsibilities differ. Platform engineering focuses on empowering developers by building the tools and environments they need to work more…
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Skills Essential for a Highly Technical Internal Development Platform
The internal development platform is a highly technical product that clearly focuses on automation, abstraction, and extensibility. Various skills must be available directly within the Platform Engineering team to achieve this. In terms of engineering capabilities, as mentioned earlier, there is a need to have a core foundation in DevOps and infrastructure within the Platform…
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A Platform Team as the Solution to DevOps Anti-Types
Organizations can sometimes engage in bad practices when adopting DevOps, which can actually hinder the successful adoption of a DevOps culture and mindset. Addressing the DevOps Anti-Types How These Solutions Address the Anti-Types DASA Platform Engineering DASA Platform Engineering certification program ensures all stakeholders become champions of Platform Engineering, clearly articulating its value. It enables…
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Platform Engineering Rises from DevOps
Platform engineering stems from DevOps, which is about collaboration. It is about developer acceleration, where the whole objective is that Platform Engineering will create a fabric where developers can become autonomous. Through the use of that fabric and close collaboration with development teams, we’ll be able to promote the continuous improvement of this platform, which…
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Why DevOps is Outgrowing Traditional IT Service Management
Over the past decades, IT Service Management (ITSM) frameworks like ITIL have provided structure, reliability, and efficiency to countless organizations, driving operational excellence in managing IT services. However, with the maturation of DevOps principles and practices, the landscape of software delivery and IT operations has dramatically changed. The DevOps paradigm, with its emphasis on customer-centricity,…
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Wiring the Enterprise for Flow and Value Maximization
This article is part of a series on transforming into a high-performance digital organization. To explore the six key themes and start your transformation journey, click here → Achieving optimal flow and maximizing value delivery are critical components of a high-performance digital organization. The transition from traditional project-based approaches to a product-centric mindset requires a fundamental shift…
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Building High-Performance Software Teams
This article is part of a series on transforming into a high-performance digital organization. To explore the six key themes and start your transformation journey, click here → High-performance software teams are the backbone of a successful digital transformation. These teams are responsible for delivering high-quality software at a rapid pace and for driving innovation and maintaining…
