Gene Kim

George Spafford

Kevin Behr

Bill is an IT manager at Parts Unlimited. It's Tuesday morning and on his drive into the office, Bill gets a call from the CEO. The company's new IT initiative, code named Phoenix Project, is critical to the future of Parts Unlimited, but the project is massively over budget and very late. The CEO wants Bill to report directly to him and fix the mess in ninety days or else Bill's entire department will be outsourced. With the help of a prospective board member and his mysterious philosophy of The Three Ways, Bill starts to see that IT work has more in common with manufacturing plant work than he ever imagined. With the clock ticking, Bill must organize work flow streamline interdepartmental communications, and effectively serve the other business functions at Parts Unlimited. In a fast-paced and entertaining style, three luminaries of the DevOps movement deliver a story that anyone who works in IT will recognize. Readers will not only learn how to improve their own IT organizations, they'll never view IT the same way again.

A Novel about IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win

The Phoenix Project

Jez Humble

Nicole Forsgren

Does technology actually matter? And how can we apply technology to drive business value?For years, we¿ve been told that the performance of software delivery teams doesn¿t matter¿that it can¿t provide a competitive advantage to our companies. Through four years of groundbreaking research, Dr. Nicole Forsgren, Jez Humble, and Gene Kim set out to find a way to measure software delivery performance¿and what drives it¿using rigorous statistical methods. This book presents both the findings and the science behind that research.Readers will discover how to measure the performance of their teams, and what capabilities they should invest in to drive higher performance.

The Science Behind DevOps: Building and Scaling High Performing Technology Organizations

Accelerate

This highly anticipated follow-up to the bestselling title The Phoenix Project takes another look at Parts Unlimited, this time from the perspective of software development.

A Novel about Developers, Digital Disruption, and Thriving in the Age of Data

The Unicorn Project

John Willis

Patrick Debois

For decades, technology leaders have struggled to balance agility, reliability, and security, and the consequences of failure have never been greater. The effective management of technology is critical for business competitiveness. High-performing organizations are 2.5 times more likely to exceed profitability, market share, and productivity goals. The DevOps Handbook shows leaders how to create the cultural norms and the technical practices necessary to maximize organizational learning, increase employee satisfaction, and win in the marketplace.

How to Create World-Class Speed, Reliability, and Security in Technology Organizations

The DevOps Handbook

***Over a half-million sold! The sequel, The Unicorn Project, is coming Nov 26*** “Every person involved in a failed IT project should be forced to read this book.”—TIM O’REILLY, Founder & CEO of O’Reilly Media “The Phoenix Project is a must read for business and IT executives who are struggling with the growing complexity of IT.”—JIM WHITEHURST, President and CEO, Red Hat, Inc. Five years after this sleeper hit took on the world of IT and flipped it on it's head, the 5th Anniversary Edition of The Phoenix Project continues to guide IT in the DevOps revolution. In this newly updated and expanded edition of the bestselling The Phoenix Project, co-author Gene Kim includes a new afterword and a deeper delve into the Three Ways as described in The DevOps Handbook. Bill, an IT manager at Parts Unlimited, has been tasked with taking on a project critical to the future of the business, code named Phoenix Project. But the project is massively over budget and behind schedule. The CEO demands Bill must fix the mess in ninety days or else Bill's entire department will be outsourced. With the help of a prospective board member and his mysterious philosophy of The Three Ways, Bill starts to see that IT work has more in common with a manufacturing plant work than he ever imagined. With the clock ticking, Bill must organize work flow streamline interdepartmental communications, and effectively serve the other business functions at Parts Unlimited. In a fast-paced and entertaining style, three luminaries of the DevOps movement deliver a story that anyone who works in IT will recognize. Readers will not only learn how to improve their own IT organizations, they'll never view IT the same way again. “This book is a gripping read that captures brilliantly the dilemmas that face companies which depend on IT, and offers real-world solutions.”—JEZ HUMBLE, Co-author of Continuous Delivery, Lean Enterprise, Accelerate, and The DevOps Handbook ———— “I’m delighted at how The Phoenix Project has reshaped so many conversations in technology. My goal in writing The Unicorn Project was to explore and reveal the necessary but invisible structures required to make developers (and all engineers) productive, and reveal the devastating effects of technical debt and complexity. I hope this book can create common ground for technology and business leaders to leave the past behind, and co-create a better future together.”—Gene Kim, November 2019

This is a companion transcript of the audio series, Beyond The Phoenix Project, intended to be used for reference and to enable further research of cited material, and not as a standalone work. In the audio series, Gene Kim and John Willis present a nine-part discussion that includes an oral history of the DevOps movement, as well as discussions around pivotal figures and philosophies that DevOps draws upon, from Goldratt to Deming; from Lean to Safety Culture to Learning Organizations.The book is a great way for listeners to take an even deeper dive into topics relevant to DevOps and leading technology organizations.

The Origins and Evolution Of DevOps (Official Transcript of The Audio Series)

Beyond The Phoenix Project

Increase profitability, elevate work culture, and exceed productivity goals through DevOps practices. More than ever, the effective management of technology is critical for business competitiveness. For decades, technology leaders have struggled to balance agility, reliability, and security. The consequences of failure have never been greater―whether it's the healthcare.gov debacle, cardholder data breaches, or missing the boat with Big Data in the cloud. And yet, high performers using DevOps principles, such as Google, Amazon, Facebook, Etsy, and Netflix, are routinely and reliably deploying code into production hundreds, or even thousands, of times per day. Following in the footsteps of The Phoenix Project, The DevOps Handbook shows leaders how to replicate these incredible outcomes, by showing how to integrate Product Management, Development, QA, IT Operations, and Information Security to elevate your company and win in the marketplace.

How to Create World-Class Agility, Reliability, and Security in Technology Organizations

The DevOps Handbook:

Bitmeyen Proje

This concise book offers 'four steps to control an IT environment' that can be mapped 'to any maturity model'. From the table of contents: ITIL processes common to the High Performers; Creat a change request tracking system; The Spectrum of Change; Helpful tips when preparing for an audit; Generate the DSL approval process; Metrics and how to use them.

Implementing ITIL in 4 Practical and Auditable Steps

The Visible Ops Handbook

Achieving Common Security and IT Operations Objectives in 4 Practical Steps

Visible Ops Security

Mit Spannung erwarteter Folgeband zum Bestseller "Projekt Phoenix" Parts Unlimited – ein milliardenschweres Unternehmen der Automobilbranche – steht kurz davor, aus dem Markt verdrängt zu werden. Nach einer folgenschweren Panne bei der Lohn- und Gehaltsabrechnung wird Maxine, eine leitende Softwareentwicklerin, unverschuldet in das berüchtigte Projekt Phoenix strafversetzt. Dort verzweifelt sie fast an einem bürokratischen Monsterapparat mit endlosen Meetings und hochkomplizierten Regeln – bis sie von firmeninternen Rebellen angeworben wird, die die bestehende Ordnung umstürzen wollen: Damit Entwicklerinnen und Entwickler wieder echte Freude an ihrer Arbeit haben. Die kluge und kämpferische Maxine und ihre rebellischen Kolleginnen und Kollegen rufen Projekt Unicorn ins Leben und setzen dabei auf die "Fünf Ideale". Damit verändern sie grundlegend, wie die Business- und Technologiebereiche des Unternehmens zusammenarbeiten – und geraten in das Fadenkreuz einflussreicher und gefährlicher Gegner. Gelingt es ihnen, das Überleben von Parts Unlimited in einem Wettrennen gegen die Zeit zu sichern? Packend beschreibt Gene Kim, Autor des Bestsellers "Projekt Phoenix", die Herausforderungen, denen sich Unternehmen – und alle, die in ihnen arbeiten – im Zeitalter von Digital Disruption stellen müssen: in der Softwareentwicklung und als lernende Organisation. Sie werden sich in diesem Roman wiederfinden – und die fesselnde Story wird Sie unterhalten und Ihnen viele Denkanstöße geben.

Der Roman. Über Entwickler, Digital Disruption und das Überleben im Datenzeitalter

Projekt Unicorn

Steven J. Spear

Forget vision, grit, or culture. Wiring the Winning Organization reveals the hidden circuitry that drives organizational excellence.


Drawing on decades of meticulous research of high-performing organizations and cross-population surveys of tens of thousands of employees, award-winning authors Gene Kim and Dr. Steven J. Spear introduce a groundbreaking new theory of organizational management. Organizations win by using three mechanisms to slowify, simplify, and amplify, which systematically moves problem-solving from high-risk danger zones to low-risk winning zones.


Wiring the Winning Organization shines an investigative light on some of the most famous organizations, including Toyota, Amazon, Apple, and NASA, revealing how leaders create the social wiring that enables exceptional results.


This is not feel-good inspiration or armchair philosophy but a data-driven prescriptive playbook for creating excellence grounded in real-world results and proven theory. This is the rare business book that delivers concrete tools—not platitudes—to convert mediocrity into mastery.


“All organizations, large and small, public and private, are overwhelmed by complexity, multiple priorities, conflicting goals, shifting landscapes, and constrained resources. Kim and Spear lay out an amazing vision of the social circuitry for organizations to not only handle this but thrive while doing so.” —Phil Venables, Chief Information Security Officer, Google Cloud; former Board Director, Goldman Sachs Bank


“This book clearly teaches you how to rewire your organization to move with focused, sustained urgency and win!” —Courtney Kissler, SVP Customer and Retail Technology, Starbucks


“In a world where complexity is the norm, Kim and Spear provide the essential guide for those in need of a compass for the maze of today’s business environment.” —David Silverman, CEO of CrossLead, co-author of Team of Teams

Wiring the Winning Organizations

Bill é gerente de TI da Parts Unlimited. É segunda-feira de manhã, e, em seu caminho para o escritório, Bill recebe uma ligação do CEO. A nova iniciativa de TI da empresa, chamada Projeto Fênix, é crucial para o futuro da Parts Unlimited, mas o projeto está muito acima do orçamento e muito atrasado. O CEO quer que Bill reporte diretamente a ele e arrume a bagunça. Bill tem 90 dias para consertar o projeto, ou todo seu departamento será terceirizado. Com a ajuda de um futuro membro do conselho e sua misteriosa filosofia das Três Maneiras, Bill começa a ver que todo o trabalho tem mais em comum com o chão de fábrica do que ele jamais imaginou. Com o tempo passando, Bill deve organizar como o trabalho deve ser feito, otimizar o departamento e servir eficazmente às outras funções de negócios da Parts Unlimited. Em um ritmo rápido e divertido, três pessoas renomadas do movimento DevOps apresentam uma história que qualquer um que trabalhe com TI reconhecerá. Os leitores aprenderão como melhorar suas próprias organizações de TI e nunca mais verão TI da mesma forma.Elogios para O Projeto Fênix:“Uma leitura obrigatória para quem quer transformar seu departamento de TI para possibilitar o sucesso do negócio. Por meio de uma história envolvente, impossível de largar, os autores ensinam as lições fundamentais de uma maneira acessível. Todo líder de negócios e profissional de TI deve ler este livro!” — MIKE ORZEN, coautor de TI Lean, vencedor do prêmio Shingo.“Este é o manual de drenagem do pântano de TI para quem quer que esteja com lama até o pescoço.” — ADRIAN COCKROFT, arquiteto de nuvem da Netflix“Este livro é uma leitura cativante que captura brilhantemente os dilemas que as empresas que dependem de TI encaram, e oferece soluções reais. Como Deming nos lembra, ‘Não é necessário mudar. A sobrevivência não é obrigatória’. O Projeto Fênix terá um efeito profundo na TI, assim como A Meta teve na manufatura.” — JEZ HUMBLE, coautor de Entrega Contínua e diretor da ThoughtWorks Studios“Esta caminhada perspicaz pela dor e sucesso do negócio fará disparar um déjà-vu em quem quer que já tenha entrado em conflito com sua dependência completa da organização de TI. Eu vejo minhas próprias experiências em todo estágio da história.” — DR. THOMAS LONGSTAFF, coordenador do Programa de Ciências da Computação na Universidade Johns Hopkins

um romance sobre TI, DevOps e sobre ajudar o seu negócio a vencer

O projeto fênix – Edição comemorativa

This award-winning and bestselling business handbook for digital transformation is now fully updated and expanded with the latest research and new case studies! Over the last five years, The DevOps Handbook has been the definitive guide for taking the successes laid out in the bestselling The Phoenix Project and applying them in any organization. Now, with this fully updated and expanded edition, it’s time to take DevOps out of the IT department and apply it across the full business. Technology is now at the core of every company, no matter the business model or product. The theories and practices laid out in The DevOps Handbook are tools to be used by anyone from across the organization to create joy and succeed in the marketplace. The second edition features fifteen new case studies, including stories from adidas, American Airlines, Fannie Mae, Target, and the US Air Force. In addition, renowned researcher and coauthor of Accelerate, Nicole Forsgren, PhD, provides her insights through new and updated material and research. With over 100 pages of new content throughout the book, this expanded edition is a must read for anyone who works with technology.

How to Create World-Class Agility, Reliability, & Security in Technology Organizations

The DevOps Handbook, Second Edition

der Roman über IT und DevOps

Projekt Phoenix

Steve Yegge

GenAI is fundamentally changing the world of software development like nothing since the internet. Vibe Coding is a first-of-its-kind, groundbreaking book that shows developers how to embrace this new frontier. Science fiction is now reality. Programmers no longer need to toil over code and syntax. They can now describe what they want and watch it materialize instantly. Welcome to the future—Vibe Coding. In this groundbreaking book, industry veterans Steve Yegge (Google, Amazon, Sourcegraph) and WSJ bestselling author Gene Kim (The Phoenix Project and The DevOps Handbook) reveal how vibe coding is transforming software development as we know it. By leveraging the power of AI assistance—where intent and flow matter more than syntax—developers can achieve unprecedented levels of productivity, creativity, and joy. Drawing from decades of combined experience in software engineering and developer productivity, Yegge and Kim demonstrate how Vibe Coding enables developers to: Transform complex programming challenges into fluid conversations with GenAI. Build more ambitious projects faster while maintaining code quality you can be proud of. Achieve incredible things yourself that otherwise would require a team. Master the art of co-creating with your AI companion. Break free from traditional programming constraints such as syntax and setup. Build confidently in multiple programming languages and frameworks you've never used before. But this isn't just about coding faster—it's about fundamentally changing how we approach software development. The authors share practical strategies for implementing GenAI-powered development in real-world scenarios, from small projects to enterprise-scale applications, while maintaining the engineering excellence that modern systems demand. Whether you're a seasoned developer looking to stay ahead of the AI revolution, a technical leader guiding your team through this transformation, a former coder returning after a break, or someone just starting their career, this handbook provides the roadmap you need to thrive in the new era of software development. Don't get left behind in the biggest transformation our industry has seen since the internet revolution. Learn how to harness the power of vibe coding and unlock your full potential as a developer.

Building Production-Grade Software With GenAI, Chat, Agents, and Beyond

Vibe Coding

“Elegant and simple. It’s a teacher’s best companion?a lesson plan for teaching the theory of performance.” ?Adm. John Richardson (ret.), from his foreword to the book “This book is a must-read that deeply informs leaders on how to create great systems for outstanding performance and to win.” ?Jeffrey K. Liker, PhD, author of The Toyota Way, 2nd edition Shingo Publication Award Winner, a 2024 Eric Hoffer Book Award Finalist, and shortlisted for the 2024 Business Book Award. Forget vision, grit, or culture. Wiring the Winning Organization reveals the hidden circuitry that drives organizational excellence. Drawing on decades of meticulous research of high-performing organizations and cross-population surveys of tens of thousands of employees, award-winning authors Gene Kim and Dr. Steven J. Spear introduce a groundbreaking new theory of organizational management. Organizations win by using three mechanisms to slowify, simplify, and amplify, which systematically moves problem-solving from high-risk danger zones to low-risk winning zones. Wiring the Winning Organization shines an investigative light on some of the most famous organizations, including Toyota, Amazon, Apple, and NASA, revealing how leaders create the social wiring that enables exceptional results. This is not feel-good inspiration or armchair philosophy but a data-driven prescriptive playbook for creating excellence grounded in real-world results and proven theory. This is the rare business book that delivers concrete tools?not platitudes?to convert mediocrity into mastery. “All organizations, large and small, public and private, are overwhelmed by complexity, multiple priorities, conflicting goals, shifting landscapes, and constrained resources. Kim and Spear lay out an amazing vision of the social circuitry for organizations to not only handle this but thrive while doing so.” ?Phil Venables, Chief Information Security Officer, Google Cloud; former Board Director, Goldman Sachs Bank “This book clearly teaches you how to rewire your organization to move with focused, sustained urgency and win!” ?Courtney Kissler, SVP Customer and Retail Technology, Starbucks “In a world where complexity is the norm, Kim and Spear provide the essential guide for those in need of a compass for the maze of today’s business environment.” ?David Silverman, CEO of CrossLead, co-author of Team of Teams

Liberating Our Collective Greatness through Slowification, Simplification, and Amplification

Wiring the Winning Organization

Bill, an ITmanager at Parts Unlimited, has been tasked with taking on a project critical to the future of the business, code named Phoenix Project. But the project is massively over budget and behind schedule. The CEO demands Bill must fix the mess in ninety days or else Bill’s entire department will be outsourced. With the help of a prospective board member and his mysterious philosophy of The Three Ways, Bill starts to see that IT work has more in common with a manufacturing plant work than he ever imagined. With the clock ticking, Bill must organize work flow, streamline interdepartmental communications, and effectively serve the other business functions at Parts Unlimited. In a fast-paced and entertaining style, three luminaries of the DevOps movement deliver a story that anyone who works in IT will recognize. Readers will not only learn how to improve their own IT organizations, they’ll never view IT the same way again.

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