ACT-IAC White Paper: DevOps Primer

DevOps Primer: Case Studies and Best Practices from Across Government 
Developed by the DevOps Working Group, ACT-IAC Emerging Technology Community of Interest
Released: February 19, 2020

DevOps is both a new way of thinking and a new way of working. It is reshaping how organizations innovate and quickly deliver positive business outcomes. However, transitioning to DevOps requires an essential shift in attitudes and approach.  ACT-IAC developed this primer to be a guide to support the Federal government in its understanding and application of DevOps to support its mission.

This paper provides:

• Case studies highlighting where agencies are in their DevOps adoption and implementation journey. It is a collection of lessons learned and ideas for how committed IT professionals can persist through the challenges and make progress.
• A Maturity Model with stages of advancement which organizations can use to move toward a state of continuous improvement.
• Recommendations from government and industry leaders to advance the DevOps journey.