Manual Operations
Manual operations refer to the practice of performing IT or software-related tasks manually, without automation tools or scripts. This includes activities like manual server provisioning, configuration changes, data entry, or deployment processes that rely on human intervention. It is often contrasted with automated operations, which use tools to streamline and standardize these tasks.
Developers should learn about manual operations to understand foundational IT processes, troubleshoot issues in environments where automation is not feasible, and appreciate the value of automation by experiencing its inefficiencies firsthand. It is particularly relevant in legacy systems, small-scale projects, or during initial prototyping where setting up automation may not be cost-effective.