DevOps practices increase flexibility and precision by using automation for managing infrastructure and deploying software. As with any technology, there is a learning curve associated with it. It can be used to save time and improve quality, or abused and become an overly complex maintenance burden. Learn how to embrace DevOps as a culture and optimize your practices by recognizing anti-patterns and common pitfalls that others have figured out the hard way.

Tim is a consultant at Lean TECHniques, Inc. He has experience with software development across several industries including financial, fundraising, insurance, telecommunications, and agriculture. He