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DevOps

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DevOps represents a change in IT culture, focusing on rapid IT service delivery through the adoption of agile, lean practices in the context of a system-oriented approach. DevOps emphasizes people (and culture), and it seeks to improve collaboration between operations and development teams.

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For orgs that are trying to mature their DevOps model, what do you think the most common gaps or pitfalls are?

What's a quick win for optimizing spend? What's been your focus or "lowest hanging fruit"?

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How do you encourage your software team to work collaboratively on security — both within the team and with other departments?

When hiring a software tester, how important is it to you that a candidate is able to read and understand software code? (choose one)

Must-have20%

Very important62%

Nice to have13%

Not important at all3%

Don't know

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Any tips for software development teams who are setting up a new CI/CD pipeline in a DevOps environment? How do you maintain current software delivery speeds while getting automation processes established within the pipeline?

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How would you define a DevOps “mindset”? Why do you think there’s sometimes confusion among software leaders and teams about what a DevOps mindset truly entails?

What is the most interesting/helpful/unique tool you're using right now that no one is talking about?

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How often / when do your teams write automated tests?

No automated tests, and no intention to ever write them4%

No automated tests, but have an intention to write them in the future37%

Writing automated tests after big feature releases23%

Writing automated tests after several sprints18%

Writing automated tests at the end of the sprint4%

Writing automated tests at the end of each user story3%

Ensuring each commit has automated tests3%

Test Driven Development3%

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How long does it take for your continuous integration pipeline to complete a full loop after new code changes? Trying to get a sense of what’s typical for CI/CD pipelines for software development teams using DevOps.

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How many DevOps or DevSecOps resources have access to touch, add or change source code via your CI/CD pipeline?

0-2537%

26-5050%

51-10011%

100+1%

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Are you using DORA metrics on your software development team? Does the DORA framework provide an accurate view into how successful your team’s approach to DevOps really is, and has it helped you make any improvements to your processes?

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What would you teach to a team who knows little about Engineering and what's needed to create a product/service from scratch in Engineering? I was recently hired for an early-stage startup and want to help the founding team see the real scope of what we will be facing.

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If you’ve negotiated with Redgate before, can you share some concessions that were made either by you or them?

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Of all of the DevOps practices currently in use in your org, which has had the most impact on your delivery speed?

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Any advice for creating productive software development workflows that allow for creativity and flexibility without compromising strict standards?

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Community Posts

For orgs that are trying to mature their DevOps model, what do you think the most common gaps or pitfalls are?

What's a quick win for optimizing spend? What's been your focus or "lowest hanging fruit"?

How do you encourage your software team to work collaboratively on security — both within the team and with other departments?

When hiring a software tester, how important is it to you that a candidate is able to read and understand software code? (choose one)

Any tips for software development teams who are setting up a new CI/CD pipeline in a DevOps environment? How do you maintain current software delivery speeds while getting automation processes established within the pipeline?

How would you define a DevOps “mindset”? Why do you think there’s sometimes confusion among software leaders and teams about what a DevOps mindset truly entails?

What is the most interesting/helpful/unique tool you're using right now that no one is talking about?

How often / when do your teams write automated tests?

How long does it take for your continuous integration pipeline to complete a full loop after new code changes? Trying to get a sense of what’s typical for CI/CD pipelines for software development teams using DevOps.

How many DevOps or DevSecOps resources have access to touch, add or change source code via your CI/CD pipeline?

Are you using DORA metrics on your software development team? Does the DORA framework provide an accurate view into how successful your team’s approach to DevOps really is, and has it helped you make any improvements to your processes?

What would you teach to a team who knows little about Engineering and what's needed to create a product/service from scratch in Engineering? I was recently hired for an early-stage startup and want to help the founding team see the real scope of what we will be facing.

If you’ve negotiated with Redgate before, can you share some concessions that were made either by you or them?

Of all of the DevOps practices currently in use in your org, which has had the most impact on your delivery speed?

Any advice for creating productive software development workflows that allow for creativity and flexibility without compromising strict standards?

What’s the best way to adapt an existing Agile framework so it’s a better fit for your org?