Which pillar of the AWS Well-Architected Framework includes the continual improvement of processes and procedures as a priority?

Explanations:

Cost optimization focuses on controlling costs and maximizing the value derived from AWS services. It does not prioritize continual improvement of processes and procedures.

Reliability ensures a system can recover from failures and meet customer demands. It emphasizes fault tolerance and availability but does not specifically prioritize process improvement.

Performance efficiency is about using resources effectively and scaling as needed. While it involves optimizing performance, it does not prioritize the continual improvement of processes and procedures.

Operational excellence focuses on operations management and includes the continual improvement of processes and procedures as a priority to enhance organizational performance.