Kaizen in DevOps
Who Am I?
- I’m Jai Deep
- I do DevOps at Geeks of Kolachi
- Working with Pakistan User Group
- SMIU Alumni
What do you think Kaizen means?
What is Kaizen?
Kai (Change)
The action of changing or correcting. It implies that nothing is static and everything can be improved.
Zen (Good)
For the better. The goal is not just change, but change that leads to a better outcome.
What is DevOps?
What is DevOps?
DevOps is a software development methodology that unites development and operations teams to deliver software faster, more securely, and more efficiently.
Now let’s connect Kaizen to DevOps…
What is CI/CD?
CI (Continuous Integration)
Automatically build & test on every push.
CD (Continuous Deployment)
Automatically ship to production when CI succeeds.
Kaizen Principles Applied to CI/CD
| Kaizen Principle | CI/CD Implementation |
|---|---|
| Small improvements | Small commits trigger pipelines |
| Continuous improvement | Every push = updated app |
| Fast feedback | GitHub Actions logs |
| Waste elimination | No manual builds or deploys |
| Visual management | Pipeline dashboards |
CI/CD in One Picture
Developer
→
GitHub
→
GitHub Actions
→
Build
→
Deploy
→
Azure App Service
Let’s Do a Demo
Why CI/CD Makes Engineers Better
- Automates repetitive tasks
- Reduces deployment risk
- Improves delivery speed
- Encourages frequent updates
- Boosts team confidence
The Mindset You Should Take Away
Think small.
Ship often.
Learn fast.
That’s Kaizen. That’s CI/CD. That’s DevOps.
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