THE EVOLUTION OF DEVOPS: A KEY ENABLER OF RESILIENT AND SCALABLE SYSTEMS

Abstract

DevOps has emerged as a transformative methodology in modern software development and IT operations, revolutionizing how organizations approach system development, deployment, and maintenance. This article examines the evolution of DevOps from its inception as a grassroots movement to its current state as a comprehensive framework driving innovation and operational excellence. The article covers the journey from traditional siloed operations to integrated teams, key technological innovations including Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring solutions, industry-specific impacts across cloud computing, e-commerce, and telecommunications sectors, and cultural transformations in organizational dynamics. The article also explores emerging trends such as GitOps, AI/ML integration, and security integration through DevSecOps, highlighting their role in shaping the future of software delivery and operational resilience.