Continuous Delivery and DevOps: A Quickstart Guide, 2nd Edition
- Length: 160 pages
- Edition: 2
- Language: English
- Publisher: Packt Publishing
- Publication Date: 2014-12-29
- ISBN-10: 1784399310
- ISBN-13: 9781784399313
- Sales Rank: #1323392 (See Top 100 Books)
Deliver quality software regularly and painlessly by adopting CD and DevOps
About This Book
- Use DevOps and the Continuous Delivery approach to identify the underlying problems that can stifle the delivery of quality software and overcome them
- Learn how Continuous Delivery and DevOps work together with other agile tools
- A guide full of illustrations and best practices to help you consistently ship quality software
Who This Book Is For
If you are an IT professional, software developer, or system administrator who wants to understand how to ship quality software regularly, effectively and efficiently, this book is for you. Previous knowledge of DevOps practices, Continuous Delivery, or using DevOps tools is not necessary.
In Detail
Continuous Delivery (CD) and DevOps are fast becoming the next big thing(s) in relation to the delivery and support of software.
This updated edition provides you with a clear and concise insight in to what CD and DevOps are all about, how to go about preparing for and implementing them, and what quantifiable business value they bring.
You will be guided through the various stages of CD and DevOps adoption, the impact they will have on you and your business, how you can overcome common problems, and what to do once CD and DevOps have become embedded in your ways of working.
Included within are some real-world examples, tricks, tips, and observations that should help ease the adoption and allow you to fully utilize CD and DevOps to deliver quality software.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Evolution of a Software House
Chapter 2: No Pain, No Gain
Chapter 3: Plan of Attack
Chapter 4: Culture and Behaviors
Chapter 5: Approaches, Tools, and Techniques
Chapter 6: Hurdles Along the Way
Chapter 7: Vital Measurements
Chapter 8: Are We There Yet?
Chapter 9: The Future is Bright
Appendix A: Some Useful Information
Appendix B: Where Am I on the Evolutionary Scale?
Appendix C: Retrospective Games
Appendix D: Vital Measurements Expanded
