

The diagram IS the code
Aug 30, 2024
John Watson and Scott Prutton from System Initiative dive deep into groundbreaking concepts like infrastructure diagrams becoming active code. They explore the importance of APIs and interactive architecture, share their unconventional tech career journeys, and discuss innovative solutions for configuration management challenges. The duo emphasizes using graph databases for infrastructure management, introduces the concept of 'change sets' for code management, and highlights the significance of dogfooding in improving product quality.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Navigating Non-Linear Tech Careers
03:50 • 14min
Transitioning Roles and Cloud Development Simplified
17:28 • 5min
Navigating SaaS Management and Infrastructure Challenges
22:28 • 8min
Graph-Based Infrastructure Management
30:56 • 16min
Exploring the Change Set Concept for Code Management
46:54 • 2min
Passion for Technology and Secrets Management
48:27 • 4min
The Power of Dogfooding in Tech
52:18 • 5min
Navigating Technical Gaps and Ethical Dilemmas
57:28 • 18min
Math Mishaps and Memories
01:15:11 • 3min
Navigating Visualization and Language Challenges
01:18:15 • 3min