Continuous Deployment in Action
Continuous deployment is the practice of automatically releasing every validated code change into production. In this workflow, as soon as a developer pushes code to the repository, it goes through automated testing and, if it passes, it is deployed immediately. This ensures a steady stream of improvements and bug fixes, making software development more dynamic and responsive.
The Hidden Cost of Toil in DevOps
DevOps is all about efficiency, reliability, and automation. But within every DevOps team's workflow, there’s a hidden tax that drags down productivity and morale: toil. If left unchecked, toil can lead to burnout, slower innovation, and unnecessary operational costs. Reducing toil is a key focus for Caparra, and a big motivator for our work in building AI-powered tools focused on DevOps.
Understanding Continuous Integration in DevOps
In the world of software development, Continuous Integration (CI) has become a key best practice for modern DevOps. Let’s break this down, looking first at what “integration” means in software, explore what “continuous integration” looks like for developers, and see how a CI pipeline can be a game-changer for your software team.
From Commit to Production: How to Speed Up Lead Time for Changes
If you've ever fixed a bug or built a new feature, only to watch your code sit in limbo for days or even weeks before reaching users, you’ve experienced a slow Lead Time for Changes firsthand. So let’s understand what LTC is, why it matters, and how you can improve it using DevOps techniques.
How Do You Measure DevOps?
DevOps is a way of working together to make building and running software easier and faster. The best way to measure how well you are doing DevOps is a set of measures called DORA metrics. They show where your team is working well, and areas to improve your DevOps practices.
Why DevOps Matters for Front-End Developers
Great front-end developers focus on the user, crafting interfaces and experiences that delight your customers. If you think about DevOps at all, it probably falls in the bucket of “somebody else’s problem.” Putting some DevOps tools and techniques into your workflow can bring significant benefits. With DevOps you can make your front-end development more efficient, reliable, and collaborative.
10 tips to get the most out of Caparra
Hopefully you’ve already had the chance to use Caparra’s chatbot. Our goal is to provide action-oriented, specific guidance that helps you with the coding challenges you face each day. Here are our top 10 tips to get the most value from Caparra:
Start by Listening
The most important thing about building a product is to build something that customers want. The best and most direct way to learn this is clear: talk to potential customers.
Brilliance in the Basics
Whether on the battlefield or in the boardroom, elite teams must master basic skills and systems to achieve success. The hallmark of a high-performing team is the mastery of fundamentals.