The “State of DevOps” report is an annual publication by the DevOps Research and Assessment (DORA) team, which is now part of Google Cloud. This report provides insights into the current practices and trends in the DevOps industry based on extensive research and surveys of IT professionals and organizations. While I don’t have access to real-time data, I can provide an overview of the typical contents and themes found in these reports, including insights from the 2021 report:

Typical Contents of the “State of DevOps” Report:

1. Introduction: An overview of the importance of DevOps practices in modern software development and the goals of the report.

2. Methodology: An explanation of how the research and survey data were collected, analyzed, and interpreted.

3. Key Findings: The report highlights key trends and findings from the research, often including statistics and data points.

4. DevOps Performance: Analysis of the performance of high-performing DevOps teams compared to low-performing teams. This includes metrics related to deployment frequency, lead time, change failure rate, and mean time to recover.

5. Cultural Aspects: Insights into the cultural factors that contribute to DevOps success, such as collaboration, trust, and shared responsibility.

6. Automation: Discussion of the role of automation in DevOps, including automation of testing, deployment, and infrastructure provisioning.

7. Security and Compliance: Consideration of how DevOps practices impact security and compliance, including the adoption of DevSecOps principles.

8. Cloud Adoption: Trends in cloud adoption and the impact of cloud technologies on DevOps practices.

9. Observability and Monitoring: The importance of observability and monitoring in modern software delivery and the adoption of observability practices.

10. Containerization and Kubernetes: Insights into containerization trends and the adoption of Kubernetes for container orchestration.

11. Challenges and Barriers: Identification of common challenges and barriers faced by organizations in adopting DevOps practices.

12. Case Studies: Real-world case studies and examples of organizations that have successfully implemented DevOps practices.

13. Recommendations: Practical recommendations for organizations looking to improve their DevOps capabilities.

14. Conclusion: A summary of the report’s key takeaways and the potential benefits of DevOps adoption.

Key Insights from the 2021 Report (Note: Specific data may have changed since then):

• High-performing DevOps teams continue to achieve better outcomes in terms of deployment frequency, lead time, change failure rate, and mean time to recover.

• Automation, particularly in testing and deployment processes, remains a critical factor in DevOps success.

• The integration of security practices into DevOps workflows (DevSecOps) is gaining traction as organizations prioritize security in their development pipelines.

• The use of containers and Kubernetes for container orchestration is on the rise, enabling more flexible and scalable application deployments.

• Cloud adoption is increasing, with many organizations leveraging cloud services to improve agility and scalability.

• Observability and monitoring tools are becoming essential for gaining insights into application performance and user experiences.

• Collaboration and a culture of trust continue to be fundamental to DevOps success.

Please note that the “State of DevOps” report provides valuable insights into the industry, but for the most up-to-date information and specific data points, it’s advisable to refer to the latest edition of the report, as the DevOps landscape evolves rapidly.