Overcoming Challenges in DevOps Adoption: Insights from Case Studies

Abstract

The adoption of DevOps brings extensive benefits but also poses significant challenges for organizations. This paper explores the key barriers faced when implementing DevOps, encompassing technological, cultural, and organizational dimensions. A comprehensive literature review identifies critical issues including lack of awareness, resistance to change, integration with legacy systems, absence of continuous testing, and skill gaps. The paper explains effective strategies to address these adoption challenges, highlighting the importance of cross-functional collaboration, automation, upskilling, and executive buy-in. Additionally, case studies provide insights into real-world DevOps transformations, revealing crucial success factors like infrastructure automation, monitoring, and overcoming legacy barriers. By harmonizing research around DevOps adoption challenges and outlining measures to navigate these hurdles, this paper contributes towards smoother adoption journeys for organizations pursuing DevOps.