DevOps Paradox

DOP 233: Upskill Your Knowledge Using Wilco

Oct 18, 2023

The podcast discusses the benefits of using a simulated environment like Wilco for training in software engineering. They explore the concept of building quests and the impact of AI on upskilling. They also discuss the use of yaml files in creating quests and the importance of realistic interactions in a simulated environment.

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Quick takeaways

Simulated environments like Wilco provide a safe and controlled space for practicing without the risks of real-world training, accelerating the pace of gaining practical experience.

Wilco offers a platform for software engineers to gain practical experience and enhance their abilities through interactive quests and text-based games, similar to a flight simulator for pilots.

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Training in real life is error-prone and slow

Training in real life can cause damage and is error-prone. It is also slow and limited to what you actually encounter. Simulated environments, like Wilco, provide a safe and controlled space to practice without the risks of real-world training. Simulations accelerate the pace of gaining practical experience by allowing users to run through realistic scenarios.

Introduction

2min

Continuous Upskilling and the Benefits of a Simulated Environment

20min

Building Quests and the Impact of AI on Upskilling in Software Engineering

6min

Building a Quest and the Use of Yaml Files

2min

Exploring the Concept of Virtual Colleagues in a Simulated Environment

3min

Embedding Quests and Interacting with NPCs

8min

#233: When you first start a job, you'll probably be doing good to get paired up with a senior person to walk you through the ropes. What if instead you could sit down and actually run through simulations that were created from actual events?

In this episode, we talk with On Freund, Co-Founder and CEO at Wilco, about how Wilco can help not only individuals, but also companies needing to create better onboarding experiences for their employees and even their customers.

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/onfreund

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/onfreund/

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