The DevOps Handbook explores how organizations can achieve world-class agility, reliability, and security through DevOps practices. This second edition expands on the original work with over 100 pages of new content, including updated research and fifteen additional case studies from leading companies such as Adidas, American Airlines, Target, and the US Air Force.

The book provides a deep dive into DevOps principles, structured around the Three Ways: accelerating the flow of work, enabling rapid feedback, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and experimentation. It examines key practices like automation, infrastructure as code, continuous integration, and site reliability engineering. Drawing from real-world experiences, the authors outline strategies for improving software delivery performance, reducing technical debt, and scaling DevOps across enterprises.

Why Read This Book

• Learn how top companies implement DevOps to enhance productivity and operational efficiency.
• Gain practical insights into automation, continuous delivery, and infrastructure as code.
• Understand the cultural and technical transformations necessary for DevOps success.
• Discover strategies for reducing deployment risks and increasing system reliability.
• Benefit from case studies showcasing successful DevOps transformations across industries.

About the Authors

Gene Kim is a multiple award-winning CTO, researcher, and co-author of The Phoenix Project and The Unicorn Project. He is a recognized leader in DevOps and IT transformation.Jez Humble is the co-author of Continuous Delivery and an influential figure in software delivery and DevOps practices. His work focuses on improving deployment processes and operational efficiency.Patrick Debois is known as the “Godfather of DevOps” for his role in shaping the DevOps movement. He has extensive experience in IT operations, automation, and cloud computing.John Willis has over 35 years of experience in IT management and DevOps. He has contributed significantly to the evolution of DevOps and enterprise transformation strategies.Nicole Forsgren is a leading expert in IT performance measurement and co-author of Accelerate. Her research focuses on data-driven approaches to improving software development.