What are the key principles of DevOps, and how do they facilitate collaboration and automation in software development and IT operations?

DevOps is a culture, mindset, and set of practices that emphasizes collaboration, communication, and automation between software development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops) teams throughout the software development lifecycle. Key principles of DevOps include continuous integration (CI), continuous delivery (CD), infrastructure as code (IaC), automated testing, monitoring, and feedback loops. By breaking down silos, streamlining workflows, and automating repetitive tasks, DevOps accelerates delivery cycles, improves software quality, and enhances agility, resilience, and innovation in organizations.