DevOps Tooling in a Software Project
Learn about the different tooling options available in the delivery pipeline.
Let's revisit the different phases in the software development lifecycle and learn about the commonly used tools in various IT organizations. Along with the mindset shift required for a successful DevOps implementation, automation plays a vital role in successfully implementing a DevOps project. Automation relies on selecting and using the right tools at every phase of a DevOps project.
Tools used in the development phase
The development phase can be broken into two stages. The actual source stage is where developers write code. The most commonly used editors during this stage include Eclipse, IntelliJ, and Visual Studio. Though some of these editors offer a free version, the team must purchase a license to unlock its full potential. A project team needs to consider the availability of plugins and modules that integrate with their DevOps tools while selecting the right IDE. Some tools offer great features in compiling and testing the code but lack when it comes to integration with other utilities.
The second stage is source code management, where the developed code is maintained in a repository. When we say a repository, it's not just a place to store artifacts. ...