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Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash
Yes, DevOps engineers typically need to have coding skills to write and maintain scripts, automate processes, and use infrastructure-as-code (IAC) tools to manage the infrastructure.
The role of a DevOps engineer is to facilitate collaboration and communication between development and operations teams, automate software delivery processes, and manage the infrastructure that supports the software.
DevOps and Agile are related but distinct concepts. Agile is a software development methodology that emphasizes iterative and incremental development, while DevOps is a software development approach that focuses on the collaboration and communication between development and operations teams to improve the speed and quality of software delivery.
Some common challenges in implementing DevOps include resistance to change, lack of skilled personnel, legacy infrastructure, and difficulty in automating manual processes.
The future of DevOps is likely to involve more automation, more focus on security and compliance, and more integration with cloud-native technologies like serverless computing and microservices.