Gene Kim Books
Gene Kim is an award-winning CTO, researcher, and author. He founded the cybersecurity company Tripwire and spearheaded it for 13 years. Kim has written six books, including The Unicorn Project and The DevOps Handbook. Since 2014, he’s led the DevOps Enterprise Summit, which explores technology transformations of large organizations.
Kevin Behr is an IT management specialist with over 25 years of experience. He’s the founder of the Information Technology Process Institute and general manager of Praxis Flow LLC, a design and strategy consultancy for IT organizations. He also coauthored The Visible Ops Handbook.
George Spafford is a research director for Gartner who covers DevOps, DevSecOps, and site reliability engineering. He’s published numerous articles and books on IT management and is a coauthor of The Visible Ops Handbook and Visible Ops Security.
The Phoenix Project
What's The Phoenix Project about?
The Phoenix Project (2013) explores how integrating the Development and IT Operations teams of a company’s IT department can improve communication, accelerate workflow, and increase value. It uses a fictional lens to unpack a common real-life scenario – demonstrating how the DevOps approach enables organizations to deftly adapt to sudden changes, updates, or market pressures.
Who should read The Phoenix Project?
- Business leaders looking to increase value through their IT department
- IT managers seeking to streamline their teams’ workflow
- Tech employees wondering how different parts of a business interrelate
The Devops Handbook
What's The Devops Handbook about?
The DevOps Handbook (2016) offers a roadmap on how to catapult your technology operations into a realm of world-class agility, reliability, and security. Dive deep into the heart of the DevOps philosophy, equipping you with insights to bridge gaps between development and operations, while fostering unmatched efficiency.
Who should read The Devops Handbook?
- Technology professionals seeking to enhance organizational efficiency
- Business leaders navigating digital transformation initiatives
- Aspiring IT managers and DevOps enthusiasts
Accelerate
What's Accelerate about?
Accelerate (2018) explores the intersection of software development and organizational performance. Drawing on rigorous research, it reveals the practices and capabilities that allow high-performing technology-driven companies to excel and achieve a competitive edge in the fast-paced digital era.
Who should read Accelerate?
- Tech leaders seeking performance optimization
- Agile and DevOps practitioners
- Business owners looking to improve software delivery
Wiring the Winning Organization
What's Wiring the Winning Organization about?
Wiring the Winning Organization (2023) delves into the art of transforming mundane workplaces into hubs of efficiency and innovation. It provides a practical three-part roadmap for leaders to rewire organizational dynamics and achieve exceptional success.
Who should read Wiring the Winning Organization?
- Aspiring organizational alchemists
- Efficiency-seeking team leaders
- Innovation-hungry executives
Beyond The Phoenix Project
What's Beyond The Phoenix Project about?
Beyond The Phoenix Project by Gene Kim is a must-read for anyone interested in DevOps and organizational transformation. Building on the concepts introduced in The Phoenix Project, this book delves deeper into the principles and practices that drive DevOps success. Through real-world examples and practical insights, Kim offers valuable guidance on how to overcome common challenges and achieve lasting change in your own organization.
Who should read Beyond The Phoenix Project?
IT professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of DevOps principles and practices
Managers and leaders looking to drive organizational transformation and improve IT performance
Readers of "The Phoenix Project" who want to further explore its concepts and apply them in real-world scenarios