DevOps — DevOps Lifecycle

The DevOps lifecycle represents the stages involved in delivering and maintaining software. It includes: 1) Plan - setting project goals and requirements, 2) Code - writing and managing source code, 3) Build - compiling code and preparing it for deployment, 4) Test - ensuring the software works correctly, 5) Release - deploying software to production, 6) Deploy - delivering updates to users, 7) Operate - managing and monitoring the system, 8) Monitor - collecting feedback and performance data. This cycle repeats continuously to ensure continuous improvement.

Example: A team plans new features, codes them, tests, releases, and monitors for issues in a continuous loop.