What is Ansible?
Ansible is an IT automation tool. It can configure systems, deploy software, and orchestrate more advanced IT tasks such as continuous deployments or zero downtime rolling updates. Ansible’s goals are foremost those of simplicity and maximum ease of use.
Ansible is a tool in the Server Configuration and Automation category of a tech stack.
Why developers like Ansible
Agentless
Great configuration
Simple
Powerful
Easy to learn
Flexible
Doesn't get in the way of getting s--- done
Makes sense
Super efficient and flexible