ForgeOps

ForgeOps refers to a set of practices and methodologies that combine aspects of DevOps with the operational needs of specialized development environments, particularly those involving hardware, embedded systems, or complex manufacturing processes. It aims to streamline the entire product lifecycle, from initial design and development through to deployment, operation, and maintenance, by integrating development and operations teams and automating workflows.

The core principles of ForgeOps mirror those of DevOps, emphasizing collaboration, communication, and continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD). However, it extends these principles to encompass physical aspects of development and production. This can include managing hardware prototypes, integrating with manufacturing execution systems (MES), ensuring firmware updates are deployed reliably to embedded devices, and handling the lifecycle of physical components.

Key practices within ForgeOps might include version control for hardware designs alongside software code, automated testing of both hardware and software components, and robust deployment strategies for physical products. It seeks to reduce lead times, improve product quality, and increase efficiency in industries where the development cycle involves more than just software. The goal is to create a more agile and responsive development and operational framework for complex, often hardware-centric, products.