Automation is necessary for successful DevOps practices. Automated tools not only ensure consistency throughout workflows and streamline repetitive processes,but also support implementation of fast, efficient CI/CD pipelines that scale without manual intervention. Automation added to DevOps platforms also supports automated workflows in addition to providing seamless, automated operability for consistent results in public, private, or hybrid cloud environments. When feedback loops between operations and development teams occur without manual intervention, iterative updates deploy more quickly.