The DevOps Handbook, 2nd Edition

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UNDERSTANDING THE WORK IN OUR VALUE STREAM, MAKING IT VISIBLE, AND EXPANDING IT ACROSS THE ORGANIZATION

Once we have identified a value stream to which we want to apply DevOps principles and patterns, our next step is to gain a sufficient understanding of how value is delivered to the customer: what work is performed and by whom, and what steps we can take to improve flow.

Nordstrom’s Experience With Value Stream Mapping

In the previous chapter, we learned about the DevOps transformation led by Courtney Kissler and the team at Nordstrom. Over the years, they have learned that one of the most efficient ways to start improving any value stream is to conduct a workshop with all the major stakeholders and perform a value stream mapping exercise—a ...