DevOps Vocabulary
Technical terms and definitions
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1 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cd/ci | Continuous Deployment/Continuous Integration, automating software delivery |
| pipeline | A series of automated steps for software delivery |
| docker image | A lightweight, portable software package that runs in a container |
| docker container | An executable instance of a Docker Image, isolated environment |
| script/declarative | Script-based vs. desired state-based configuration management |
| configuration file | A file containing settings and parameters for a system |
| jenkins | An open-source automation server for software development and testing |
| k8s | Kubernetes, an open-source container orchestration system for managing clusters |
| deploy | To release and make live a software application |
| devops | A methodology for development and operations teams to work together, improve collaboration |
| software life cycle | A series of stages that a software product goes through from its initial conception to retirement. This includes stages such as planning, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance |