The word DevOps is a contraction of ‘Development’ and ‘Operations’. DevOps is a set of best practices that emphasizes the collaboration and communication of IT-professionals (developers, operators, and support staff) in the lifecycle of applications and services, leading to:

Continuous integration: merge developed working copies to a shared mainline several times a day

Continuous deployment: release continuously or as often as possible

Continuous feedback: seek feedback from stakeholders during all lifecycle stages

DevOps changes how individuals think about their work. DevOps values diversity, supports processes that accelerate the rate by which businesses realize value, and measures the effect of social and technical change. DevOps is a way of thinking and working that enables individuals and organizations to develop and maintain sustainable work practices.

The EXIN DevOps Foundation certification has been designed to give IT and business professionals basic knowledge and understanding of DevOps. This certification focuses on building basic knowledge, enabling a professional to work within a DevOps environment, and recognizing the benefits DevOps may bring to their organization. The certification is a stepping-stone to the EXIN DevOps Professional and EXIN DevOps Master™ certifications.