All about DevOps, according to us
DevOps has been around for some time, and it has evolved significantly since its inception. What started as a niche concept in IT has grown into a fundamental approach for technology teams. But, what does DevOps really mean today?
At Polar Squad, we believe DevOps is the best way in making tech work meaningful; it helps people focus on the things that matter and tech companies stay ahead of the competition.
Why does DevOps matter?
Some people write code, some make sure it runs smoothly. Some sell the services, and some manage the whole thing. DevOps is everyone working as one team.
DevOps removes the silos and unifies teams into a single, cohesive unit focused on transparency, collaboration, and trust.
DevOps positions organisations for agile adaptation, optimised performance, and sustainable growth, ensuring teams are not just creating code, but contributing to meaningful business outcomes and improved return on investment.
The Three Cornerstones of DevOps
As a whole, DevOps is a philosophy. To make it easier to understand we divide it into three segments at Polar Squad: Culture, Processes and Technology.
Culture: Psychological Safety
DevOps fosters a culture of psychological safety, where collaboration and open communication empower teams to leverage their collective strengths toward shared goals.
DevOps is all about creating an environment where failures are not feared but seen as opportunities for rapid learning and innovation. With it, companies can create a workspace where open communication channels encourage sharing ideas and feedback, leading to a cohesive unit that thrives on trust and mutual respect.
Processes: Frictionless Delivery – From ideation to production
By eliminating barriers and embracing lean methodologies, DevOps transforms innovative ideas into tangible outcomes, streamlining delivery from concept to production.
The modern DevOps elements such as Platform Engineering optimise organisational productivity by dividing cognitive load, whereas Internal Developer Platforms offer developers unified practices and essential tools, embodying DevOps throughout the entire development lifecycle.
Technology: Staying Ahead with Modern Tech
DevOps helps organisations stay competitive in the fast-paced tech landscape; people can concentrate on tasks where human creativity and innovation is needed, while technology manages the routine and repetitive aspects of operations.
Cloud services, Infrastructure as Code and modern orchestration tools such as Kubernetes allow IT operations to scale on new levels. Additionally, modern development frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) speed up delivery and enhance problem-solving efficiency in software development.
Read our blog post about technological safety here.
Get Started with DevOps
Steps on your DevOps journey might appear challenging, but Polar Squad is here to guide you. We use DevOps to streamline your development and operations, ensuring a smoother, more effective path to achieving your business objectives.