In the beginning, there was devops: a new philosophy that aimed to break down the silos of software development and IT operations and combine both teams into a single group with shared responsibility.

Every discipline has its jargon that’s hard to explain to those who aren’t “in the know” about tools, how work gets done, and common problems. As engineers, we do ourselves a favor by using names that ...

After its initial development as an answer to extended software release durations, DevOps has progressed considerably. Through the combination of continuous delivery and automation methods, ...

Ernie Smith is a former senior editor and journalist who has contributed to publications such as Vice Magazine. He is a tech history nut who researches vintage operating systems for fun. Collaboration ...