DevOps and Release on Demand Flashcards

What is the purpose of Continuous Integration (CI) in the SAFe CDP?

Answer: Automatically building, testing, and validating code changes every time they are merged to ensure the system is always working

CI automates building and testing code changes upon merge, giving the ART fast feedback on integration issues and keeping the codebase in a releasable state.

What is the Deployment Pipeline in SAFe?

Answer: The automated sequence of environments and processes through which code travels from development to production

The Deployment Pipeline is the automated sequence of environments (dev, test, staging, production) and processes that code traverses to reach production reliably and repeatably.

What is a 'Definition of Done' (DoD) and why does the RTE care about it?

Answer: A shared agreement on the criteria a story, feature, or PI increment must meet to be considered complete

The Definition of Done establishes clear, shared quality standards that work must meet at each level (story, iteration, PI), ensuring consistent quality and readiness for release.

What is the difference between Continuous Deployment and Release on Demand?

Answer: Continuous Deployment moves code to production automatically; Release on Demand controls when features are activated for users

Continuous Deployment automates the movement of code to production environments, while Release on Demand controls when and to whom those features are made visible to users.

What does the CALMR approach stand for in SAFe DevOps?

Answer: Culture, Automation, Lean flow, Measurement, and Recovery — the five dimensions of a healthy DevOps culture

CALMR (Culture, Automation, Lean flow, Measurement, Recovery) describes the five dimensions of a healthy DevOps culture that the RTE should help cultivate within the ART.

Why is automated testing critical for an ART practicing DevOps?

Answer: It provides fast, reliable feedback on code quality, enabling the ART to release frequently with high confidence

Automated testing enables the ART to verify quality rapidly after every change, supporting frequent releases without relying solely on slow, manual test cycles.