The future of DevOps - Emerging Trends 2022
DevOps is an established concept in the world of software development. As software gains importance in virtually every facet of our lives, DevOps is an accepted part of IT with benefits like faster time-to-market, enhanced product quality, collaborative work environments and improved customer satisfaction. DevOps has continued to evolve over the past few years according to the needs of the market. Emerging technologies and trends have also created an impact in this area. In this blog, we will look at a few key trends that will affect DevOps in the near future.
DevSecOps
Increasing cyberattacks is an ugly reality of the digital world. Companies are continuously improving their processes to safeguard against cyber threats and protect their assets. This increased impetus on security has led to the incorporation of security into the DevOps process. This has been termed as DevSecOps. The shift from DevOps to DevSecOps is fast gaining momentum, even more so with the integration of automated security. This helps in continuous monitoring and resolution of security defects in software throughout the product life cycle.
Edge Computing
Edge computing is the practice of having operations physically located near the specific user or a data source, or simply put, the edge of corporate networks. This allows companies to utilize a common pool of resources across multiple locations. Though Cloud computing is replacing physical systems in many cases, Edge computing has its advantages. Edge computing is especially vital in critical operations in industries where even a fraction of a second can make a huge difference in the outcome. For example, a response to a fire hazard in a manufacturing industry. The time needed for data to be transferred over data centers physically located far away from the site of action can be a challenge. Edge computing favours hybrid and multi-cloud operations that can have the best of both worlds. Developers should be able to leverage this approach and build applications that fully utilize the benefits of the edge.
Serverless Computing
DevOps teams have been plagued by server maintenance issues for a long time. It hampers continuous development, which is the core of the DevOps philosophy. Additionally, establishing and maintaining servers has a huge CAPEX and OPEX cost for companies. By eliminating servers altogether, serverless computing is a revolutionary concept in application development. This architecture provides flexibility, scalability and high fault tolerance that ultimately results in faster time to market without the need for investment in costly servers.
Absolute Automation
Automation is a prerequisite for application development today. DevOps explores the potential to take automation further to an “automate everything” approach. This can help greatly in accelerating every phase of software development. Driven by AI and ML, absolute automation reduces the need for human intervention, reducing error rates and streamlining operations. Absolute AI automation enables the system to anticipate issues and provide possible solutions, which are implemented through ML.
Low-Code Platforms
Speed of innovation and delivery is vital for businesses in a fast-paced environment. This has led to the adoption of low-code platforms that allow application development through drag and drop features. Fueled by SaaS and hyper-automation, low code application development is gaining momentum. These platforms enable faster application releases with customizations where needed, allowing developers to focus on the ultimate goal. Developers are gradually accepting the use of these platforms in mission-critical and enterprise-grade applications, owing to the demands of a digital-first approach.
