Articles for tag: Cloud Computing, DevOps, Monitoring, Observability, Software Engineering, SRE

May 20, 2025

Mathew

The Role of Observability in Modern Software Systems (2025)

The Role of Observability in Modern Software Systems (2025)

In the rapidly evolving landscape of software development, observability has emerged as a critical discipline. It’s no longer sufficient to simply monitor systems; modern software demands a deeper understanding of their internal states and behaviors. This article explores the vital role of observability in modern software systems, examining its key components, benefits, and practical applications. What is Observability? Observability goes beyond traditional monitoring by providing insights into a system’s internal workings based on its external outputs. It’s about understanding why a system behaves in a certain way, not just that it is behaving in a certain way. Key components of

May 20, 2025

Mathew

Continuous Everything: CI/CD/CT Beyond 2025

Continuous Everything: CI/CD/CT Beyond 2025

Continuous Everything: CI/CD/CT Beyond 2025 The software development landscape is in constant flux. As we move further into the 2020s, the concepts of Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), and Continuous Testing (CT) are evolving beyond their initial definitions. This article explores the future of “Continuous Everything” and what it means for software development beyond 2025. Understanding CI/CD/CT Today Before diving into the future, let’s recap the core principles: Continuous Integration (CI): Automating the integration of code changes from multiple developers into a central repository. This involves frequent code commits, automated builds, and automated testing. Continuous Delivery (CD): Extending CI

May 19, 2025

Mathew

Value Stream Management in Software Delivery (2026 Focus)

Value Stream Management in Software Delivery (2026 Focus)

Value Stream Management in Software Delivery: A 2026 Perspective Value Stream Management (VSM) has become increasingly critical in software delivery. This article explores how VSM will evolve by 2026, focusing on key trends, challenges, and opportunities. What is Value Stream Management? Value Stream Management is a methodology that analyzes, visualizes, and improves the flow of value delivery. In software, this means optimizing every step from ideation to deployment and feedback. The goal is to reduce waste, increase efficiency, and deliver value to the customer faster. Key Trends Shaping VSM by 2026 AI-Powered Insights: AI will play a significant role in

May 19, 2025

Mathew

GitOps: Managing Infrastructure and Applications with Git (2025 Standard)

GitOps: Managing Infrastructure and Applications with Git (2025 Standard)

GitOps: Managing Infrastructure and Applications with Git (2025 Standard) GitOps has emerged as a transformative approach to managing infrastructure and application deployments, leveraging Git as the single source of truth. In this model, all desired state configurations are stored in Git repositories, and automated processes ensure that the actual state matches the desired state. By 2025, GitOps has become a standard practice, driven by its numerous benefits, including enhanced security, improved auditability, and increased deployment velocity. What is GitOps? GitOps is a declarative and automated method for managing infrastructure and applications. It operates on the principle that the entire system’s

May 19, 2025

Mathew

Platform Engineering: Building Internal Developer Platforms (2025 Boom)

Platform Engineering: Building Internal Developer Platforms (2025 Boom)

Platform Engineering: Building Internal Developer Platforms (2025 Boom) Platform engineering is rapidly gaining traction as a critical discipline within software development. It focuses on creating and maintaining internal developer platforms (IDPs) that streamline the software development lifecycle. In this post, we’ll explore the rise of platform engineering and the increasing importance of IDPs. What is Platform Engineering? Platform engineering is the discipline of designing and building toolchains and workflows that reduce the cognitive load on developers. By providing self-service capabilities and automation, platform engineering teams enable developers to focus on writing code and delivering value, rather than wrestling with infrastructure

May 19, 2025

Mathew

DevSecOps: Security as an Integral Part of Development (Universal by 2026)

DevSecOps: Security as an Integral Part of Development (Universal by 2026)

DevSecOps: Security as an Integral Part of Development (Universal by 2026) DevSecOps is not just a buzzword; it’s a cultural shift and a set of practices that embeds security into every phase of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Unlike traditional approaches where security is an afterthought, DevSecOps treats security as a shared responsibility from the outset. The projection of universal adoption by 2026 underscores its growing importance in modern software development. What is DevSecOps? DevSecOps stands for Development, Security, and Operations. It automates the integration of security at every phase of the software development lifecycle, from initial design through integration,