Software pipelines
1. Software pipelines
The adoption of DevSecOps in the tech workspace led to drastic improvements in the software development cycle. In this video, you’ll dive deeper into software pipelines and learn more about their advantages. But first, let's learn more about the limitations of one of the traditional software development frameworks, the waterfall approach. In 1970, Dr. Winston Royce coined the term "waterfall methodology" as a way to develop software in a step-by-step order. With this methodology, developers move from one step to the next. Returning to previous steps can cause the developer to lose their progress or require them to repeat their previous work. A development team completes the waterfall workflow in six main steps. The first step is to establish project requirements. The second step is to design the software. In the third step, the team develops the software. The fourth step is to test the code. The fifth step is to release the project. Lastly, the sixth step is to conduct maintenance for any issues that arise post-deployment. Although the phases are clearly defined, this approach has several drawbacks. One drawback is that if the test step finds any issues that the development team need to address, then the waterfall process comes to a stop and other teams on the project have to revisit their step, like the design and develop steps. A second drawback is that, when one team is blocked from continuing their step, then the project can’t move forward as planned and the team may not complete the project on time. One common solution to the issues in waterfall development is using a software pipeline. A software pipeline is a process that uses automation and tools to facilitate movement through each phase of the software development lifecycle. Unlike traditional development, software pipelines help developers release changes quickly. Developers can modify an application’s code without disturbing other parts of the project. With DevSecOps methodology, teams can apply the software pipeline and work collaboratively to build, deploy, and secure apps. Teams use continuous monitoring to alert for any anomalies that may arise in the development process. While they may vary based on the organization’s needs, generally, software pipelines include automated integration and testing, code validation, and reporting measures. Automation facilitates a consistent process and enables seamless security scans, forming a reliable way to strengthen security. Unlike the traditional waterfall method, software pipelines introduce testing throughout the lifecycle, rather than testing the deliverables in one large batch at the end. An organization can include a variety of tools to use throughout the development project. These tools can be used to enable modular testing, conduct security checks, and even compile and analyze code. In this video, you learned how software pipelines redefine traditional project workflow, like waterfall development, and support DevSecOps methodology. Adopting this approach is another step towards streamlining your organization’s development and operations.2. Let's practice!
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