The goal of DevOps is to increase efficiency and collaboration between teams by automating repetitive tasks. However, simply automating tasks does not guarantee success in DevOps. A balance must be found between automation and human involvement. Automation helps gain visibility, streamlines processes, and provides near-continuous feedback, but over-automation can lead to inefficiencies and a loss of control. To achieve the right balance, it's essential to plan carefully, start small, and focus on automating the most critical tasks first. The key is to understand what your team does and how they work, and then identify areas for improvement. Building upon established standards and best practices can also help streamline processes. Automating fundamental building blocks such as version control, CI/CD, and infrastructure provisioning can significantly improve efficiency. By measuring and iterating on automated processes, teams can continuously improve and optimize their workflows. Ultimately, the goal is to create a working environment where developers can "self-serve" without relying on an Ops team or repetitive tasks.