Framework for DevOps success factors in software development

J.A.V.M.K. Jayakody and W.M.J.I. Wijayanayake

International Journal of Information Systems and Change Management, 2025, vol. 15, issue 2, 187-205

Abstract: Adopting DevOps practices allows software development and operations teams to deliver high-quality products quickly. Many researchers view DevOps as a continuation of Agile principles, still it lacks a clear definition and is rarely recognised as a distinct methodology. Therefore, implementing DevOps presents significant challenges, making it crucial to identify key factors for achieving successful adoption. These factors were examined in this research using a structured review of existing literature and confirmed through consultations with DevOps professionals. The findings proposed a framework for DevOps adoption, which was confirmed by a questionnaire survey using structural equation modelling (SEM). The resulting framework identifies critical factors for achieving successful adoption: shared culture of collaboration, DevOps strategies, competent team, performance measurements. This framework aids the software development industry in maximising DevOps benefits and minimising limitations. Additionally, it provides a basis for future studies to examine DevOps maturity as a roadmap for software development organisations, considering industry trends.

Keywords: DevOps; DevOps implementation; DevOps adoption; DevOps Best practices; critical success factors; DevOps framework; DevOps conceptual model; DevOps benefits; DevOps challenges. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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