Software Engineering Daily Building a Collaborative DevOps Platform with Adam Jacob
Sep 5, 2024
Adam Jacob, the original author of Chef and CEO of System Initiative, shares insights on the evolution of DevOps and its cultural impact. He discusses the transition from infrastructure automation to collaborative development, highlighting the importance of innovative thinking. The conversation delves into creating user-friendly tools for efficient workflows, drawing parallels to the gaming industry. Adam also explores the advantages of declarative modeling and the role of AI in modern DevOps, addressing the challenges of managing complex environments.
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DevOps's Early Focus
- Early DevOps focused on cultural and organizational change.
- Tooling was secondary, assuming any tool would suffice for automation.
Mediocre DevOps Outcomes
- DevOps evolved with improved tooling and understanding. However, many organizations achieve mediocre results, deploying monthly or bi-monthly.
DevOps Misconceptions
- Some companies claim to understand DevOps but misuse the term. They treat it as a role or team, focusing on automation without cultural integration.
