DevOps is the realization that the running of a software platform is a complex task, and so: 1. Operational matters such as platform upgrade, platform failure,

DevOps is the realization that the running of a software platform is a complex task, and so: 1. Operational matters such as platform upgrade, platform failure, platform testing, and so on should be incorporated in the general design process. 2. Engineers should be onboard in the day to day monitoring of the platform. It shouldn't come as a big surprise because it is something that is well understood in other engineering disciplines, but somehow in IT, the development team can be fairly remote to actual operations. For instance, when you outsource the design / construction of an application, it doesn't usually come with running the actual thing, or even the necessary training for supporting the application.