DORA's 2019 Report: 'DevOps Has Crossed the Chasm'

The 2019 Accelerate State of DevOps report highlights the growing adoption of DevOps practices and tools by software development teams worldwide. The report shows that elite-performing teams have significantly improved their lead times, deployment frequency, and change failure rates compared to low-performing teams. DevOps is a driver for business success, enabling teams to build reliable and efficient applications while deploying code faster and more frequently. Cloud computing plays a crucial role in DevOps success, with 80% of respondents hosting their primary application or service on a cloud platform. However, many teams are not fully leveraging cloud services, which can hinder performance gains. The report emphasizes the importance of automation, instrumentation, and monitoring in enabling healthy change processes and achieving elite performance. Teams that adopt these practices and tools are more likely to achieve business success and meet organizational performance goals.