## Metadata - Author: [[Fernando Villalba]] - Full Title: DevOps: Don't Destroy Silos, Transform Them - Category: #articles - Summary: DevOps should not be about destroying silos, but rather transforming them into self-service bars. Silos refer to teams that are isolated and lack visibility and communication with other teams. Simply merging teams can create cognitive overload and hinder agility. Instead, the focus should be on creating intuitive self-service tools, such as APIs, libraries, and user interfaces, that allow teams to serve their domain expertise to other teams. Effective communication between teams can be achieved through work that speaks for itself, rather than constant meetings and documentation. By organizing teams into small, focused units aligned with the software architecture, software delivery can be faster and more effective. - URL: https://fernandovillalba.substack.com/p/devops-dont-destroy-silos-transform ## Highlights - • DevOps should not be about destroying silos; it should be about transforming them into a self-service bar. • In Kelsey’s words: “Silos are fine, as long as there is an API between them” • Merging various team responsibilities and domains by destroying silos can overwhelm them with cognitive load. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hntaaddevj5j2ansegkn4x56))