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Is DevOps safe from AI?

Is DevOps safe from AI?

Today, AI automates many development tasks, and this transformation is extending to DevOps as well — enabling the generation of Infrastructure as Code and managing governance and compliance at scale. Therefore, AI is not a threat but rather a force multiplier for DevOps, helping to reduce costs while increasing productivity.

How to use AI in DevOps?

AI can be used in DevOps for generating Infrastructure as Code, automating testing, detecting anomalies and drift, enabling predictive scaling, and enhancing the reporting capabilities of monitoring tools.

Can AI replace DevOps?

AI can automate many repetitive tasks, but core DevOps functions — such as governance, infrastructure orchestration, and team coordination — still require human oversight and context-aware decision-making.

Can AI replace a DevOps engineer?

AI cannot fully replace the role of a DevOps professional. While AI tools can assist engineers with automation and insights, they cannot substitute the judgment, domain expertise, and cross-functional collaboration skills that DevOps professionals bring to the table.

Can DevOps be replaced by AI?

DevOps AI practice continues to evolve, but it won’t be replaced. Instead, AI serves as a powerful tool that DevOps engineers leverage to manage the growing complexity and pace of modern software delivery.

More ideas and thoughts in ControlMonkey CTO Blog - Why AI forces DevOps to be Faster

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