Thoughtworks Technology Podcast Infrastructure as code in 2025
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Mar 20, 2025 Kief Morris, a distinguished engineer at Thoughtworks and author of 'Infrastructure as Code,' joins host Ken Mugrage to discuss the evolution of infrastructure over the past decade. They explore the necessity for standardized practices in cloud environments and the influence of tools like Terraform. Morris emphasizes the shift toward automated deployment models like GitOps and the role of AI in infrastructure management. They also discuss how effective communication and iterative practices are crucial for ongoing maintenance and evolution in infrastructure strategies.
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Importance of IaC
- Infrastructure as Code helps manage infrastructure consistency, especially in the cloud.
- It ensures updates, patching, and consistency across environments for reliable software delivery.
Third Edition Changes
- The third edition of "Infrastructure as Code" reflects significant changes in the field.
- It addresses business value, cost management, and consolidation in infrastructure.
Component Model
- Infrastructure design now emphasizes component models and composition.
- Tooling is evolving to address the challenges of assembling and managing infrastructure components.