Can we consider DevOps as an Agile methodology?

No, DevOps is not an Agile methodology, but it is closely related to and compatible with Agile practices[1][2][3].

DevOps is a culture and set of practices that aims to bridge the gap between software development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops) teams[1]. It emphasizes collaboration, communication, and automation to enable rapid delivery of high-quality software[1][4].

Agile, on the other hand, is a software development methodology that focuses on iterative, incremental, and customer-centric development[2][3]. It values responding to change over following a plan and working software over comprehensive documentation[4].

While DevOps and Agile have different origins and focus areas, they share common principles such as[1][2][3][4]:

• Collaboration between teams
• Continuous improvement and learning
• Automation of repetitive tasks
• Customer-centricity and rapid feedback

DevOps can be seen as an extension of Agile principles to the operati...