DevOps Deciphered: A Comparative Analysis of Tools Powering the DevOps Revolution |
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| © 2024 by IJCTT Journal | ||
| Volume-72 Issue-8 |
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| Year of Publication : 2024 | ||
| Authors : Junaid Jagalur | ||
| DOI : 10.14445/22312803/IJCTT-V72I8P102 | ||
How to Cite?
Junaid Jagalur, "DevOps Deciphered: A Comparative Analysis of Tools Powering the DevOps Revolution," International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology, vol. 72, no. 8, pp.7-12, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22312803/IJCTT-V72I8P102
Abstract
This comprehensive analysis examines a range of DevOps tools crucial for software development, focusing on continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD), unit testing, configuration management, container orchestration, monitoring and logging, and code quality and review. Utilizing a systematic search strategy, relevant sources were collected from peerreviewed journals, online sites like stackoverflow.com, and tool documentation. Evaluation criteria such as usability, scalability, integration capabilities, reliability, feature set, and support were applied to compare and contrast these tools. Insights from the analysis reveal trends towards increased integration, enhanced scalability, and cloud-native technologies. Challenges such as tool complexity and integration issues are identified, alongside limitations in this review’s scope and rapid technological change. This paper provides a robust framework for understanding the current state of DevOps tools, offering insights for researchers and practitioners alike and guiding future research in the field.
Keywords
Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment, DevOps, Microservices, Release Management, Software testing.
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