Devops

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A software development method that stresses communication and collaboration between software developers and other information technology professionals. uncountable

    "DevOps is a popular term in the IT world at the moment. There are many different opinions as to what DevOps actually is. In simple terms, DevOps is the mix of development and operations. It is essentially creating a sort of "hybrid programmer"[…]"

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"DevOps is a popular term in the IT world at the moment. There are many different opinions as to what DevOps actually is. In simple terms, DevOps is the mix of development and operations. It is essentially creating a sort of "hybrid programmer"[…]"

Etymology

Blend of dev(elopment) + op(eration)s.

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