DevOps is an approach to software development that combines the practices of software development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops). The primary goal of DevOps is to improve collaboration, communication, and integration between development teams and operations teams, ultimately leading to faster, more reliable software delivery.
Traditionally, development and operations teams have worked separately, with different objectives and priorities. Developers focus on writing code, adding new features, and building functionality, while operations teams are responsible for deploying, managing, and maintaining that software in production environments. This separation often led to delays, miscommunication, and inefficiencies in the development and deployment processes.