Contributions Of The Devops Methodology To The Software Development Lifecycle In Technology Companies In Ecuador

Authors

Danilo Alejandro Menéndez Hernández Universidad Técnica de Manabí
Josselyn Stefania Pita Valencia Universidad Técnica de Manabí

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56124/encriptar.v9i17.009

Keywords:

DevOps Methodology, Software Quality, Development Cycle, Continuous Integration, Digital Transformation, Ecuador

Abstract

This study analyzes the specific contributions of the DevOps methodology to improving the software development life cycle in technology companies in Ecuador. Its foundation lies in the need to modernize software development and overcome the organizational and technical challenges that limit efficiency and quality in the sector. The main objective was to identify the most effective practices and evaluate the impact of DevOps on software quality, with the expected contribution of an adoption model adapted to the local context.

The research was developed under a quantitative approach, applying a structured survey to 21 professionals from software development companies in Ecuador. The data was processed using the R software environment.

The results showed that 90.48% of respondents perceive a significant improvement in software quality. The main reported benefits are the reduction of errors in production and greater delivery speed (both at 66.7%). Implementation is led by large companies (52.36%) and focuses on practices like Continuous Monitoring (76.19%) and the use of Docker (76.19%) and GitLab CI/CD (66.67%). The primary obstacles are the lack of training (57.1%) and cultural resistance to change (38.1%). In response to these problems, the study concludes there is a need for a DevOps adoption model adapted to the local context that promotes cultural change and continuous training. An adoption model adapted to the local context is proposed that considers both cultural and technical aspects. The continuous need for training and the creation of specific metrics to evaluate the progress and impact of DevOps in Ecuadorian organizations are highlighted.

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Published

2026-02-26

How to Cite

Menéndez Hernández, D. A. ., & Pita Valencia, J. S. . (2026). Contributions Of The Devops Methodology To The Software Development Lifecycle In Technology Companies In Ecuador. Scientific Journal of Informatics ENCRYPT - ISSN: 2737-6389., 9(17), 169–192. https://doi.org/10.56124/encriptar.v9i17.009