DevOps consists of multiple practices each providing distinct functionality to the overall process. The following figure shows the relationship between them. Configuration management, continuous integration, and continuous deployment form the core practices that enables DevOps. When we deliver software services combining these three services, we achieve continuous delivery. Continuous delivery is a capability and maturity of an organization dependent on the maturity of configuration management, continuous integration, and continuous deployment. Continuous feedback at all stages forms the feedback loop that helps in providing superior services to the customers. It runs across all DevOps practices.

Let's deep dive into each of these capabilities and DevOps practices: