This chapter explores the five-year journey of developing a system initiative under stealth mode, focusing on the significant hurdles encountered and the importance of timing in launching technologies. The discussion highlights the evolution of platform engineering and its relationship with user experience, while also emphasizing the need for innovation driven by customer sentiment. Additionally, the speakers express excitement for upcoming features that promote user-friendly programming and collaboration within the tech community.
Adam Jacob goes solo with Adam for an epic pod into his journey to get to System Initiative. From SysAdmin at 8 years old, to discovering Linux and working for Mom-and-pop ISPs, to open source changing his life and starting Opscode and building Chef. Buckle up. This is a different flavor of “Friends” for you. Enjoy.
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