DevOps: It's Not Just a Buzz Word.

Development Operations (DevOps) defines a standardized workflow to follow with any support or full build Drupal project. Regardless if you work with a team of developers or you’re a one-person army, development operations is an important aspect Drupal Development.

Following a standard allows for automating repeatable tasks to ensure no step in the process is overlooked and time can be better allocated for development and project management. Leverage tools and services that compliment your operational workflow.

Standardize the communication platform for developers and clients alike, by using separate communication channels between for development discussion and client interaction.

Define a sensible paradigm for development that will allow for best accessibility of project assets for all of those who are working on the project. Understand the importance of a centralized development server for increased transparency and to provide a “Safety Net” for the shortcomings of developing solely from a local system.

Understand the importance of source control management, and how to configure and use it properly to follow best practices with Drupal. Where it should be understood that every project should be version controlled, knowing how to properly use branches to merge updates is crucial for continuous integration and smooth operations.