Mainframe, MVS and zOS Discussion

Hi,

What is IBM DevOps, and how does it facilitate collaboration between development and operations teams?

DevOps (“development” and “operations”), in general, is the combination of practices and tools designed to increase an organization's ability to deliver applications and services faster than traditional software development processes.

As such, I'd say, IBM DevOps also refers to a set of practices, tools, and cultural philosophies that aim to enhance collaboration and efficiency between development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops) teams within an organization.

IBM DevOps solutions encompass a range of tools and services designed to automate, streamline, and optimize the software development and delivery lifecycle. These tools help bridge the gap between traditionally siloed development and operations teams, fostering a more collaborative and integrated approach to software development and IT operations.

Key aspects of IBM DevOps include:

Continuous Integration (CI): The practice of automatically integrating code changes from multiple contributors into a shared repository. This helps identify and address integration issues early in the development process.

Continuous Delivery (CD): The practice of automating the entire software release process, from building and testing to deployment. Continuous Delivery aims to deliver software updates to production more frequently and reliably.

Automation: The use of automation tools to accelerate manual and repetitive tasks, such as testing, deployment, and infrastructure provisioning. This reduces errors, increases efficiency, and allows teams to focus on more strategic aspects of their work.

Collaboration: Encouraging open communication and collaboration between development, operations, and other stakeholders. This cultural aspect is crucial for breaking down organizational silos and fostering a shared responsibility for the entire software delivery lifecycle.

Monitoring and Feedback: Continuous monitoring of applications and infrastructure in real-time, providing valuable feedback to development and operations teams. This helps identify issues proactively and enables faster response to incidents.

IBM offers a suite of DevOps tools and solutions, including IBM UrbanCode, IBM Engineering Workflow Management, and IBM Cloud Pak for Applications, among others. These tools are designed to support organizations in their DevOps journey by providing a comprehensive set of capabilities to automate, optimize, and accelerate their software development and delivery processes.

BM DevOps is the modern approach to delivering applications faster and with higher quality, emphasizing collaboration and agile software delivery.