Understanding the principles of SAFe® DevOps

Key benefits of implementing DevOps practices within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®)

Overview of the DevOps mindset and its alignment with SAFe® principles

Mapping the value stream for software delivery in SAFe®

Identifying opportunities for improvement and waste reduction

Techniques for creating current state and future state value stream maps

Implementing CI/CD pipelines in SAFe® environments

Automating build, test, and deployment processes

Best practices for version control, branching, and merging strategies

Principles of Release on Demand in SAFe®

Strategies for reducing lead time and increasing deployment frequency

Implementing feature toggles and dark launches for risk mitigation

Integrating DevOps practices into the Program Increment (PI) planning process

Coordinating release trains and aligning release cadences

Techniques for managing dependencies and ensuring smooth integration

Overview of DevOps toolchain components

Selecting and configuring tools for automation in SAFe® environments

Integrating tools for version control, continuous integration, deployment automation, and monitoring

Strategies for integrating quality assurance and testing into the DevOps pipeline

Implementing automated testing at all levels of the testing pyramid

Leveraging shift-left testing practices for early defect detection

Fostering a DevOps culture of collaboration, experimentation, and continuous improvement

Leadership’s role in promoting DevOps principles and practices

Overcoming organizational resistance to change and driving cultural transformation