Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery using DevOps

The book provides a comprehensive overview of modern software development practices, starting with the phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and the core values and principles of agile development, which emphasize flexibility and continuous improvement. It then delves into the fundamentals of DevOps, explaining its architecture, deployments, orchestration, and the essential components of the DevOps ecosystem, including the delivery pipeline. The book addresses the adoption of DevOps in projects, covering technological aspects, agile capabilities, tool stack implementation, and the importance of integrating people and processes. A significant focus is given to Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery/Deployment (CD), detailing their benefits and the metrics to track their effectiveness. Finally, it introduces the DevOps Maturity Model, outlining its key factors and stages, and provides a framework for assessing and improving DevOps maturity within an organization.