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Day Two DevOps

D2C245: Don’t Fear Database DevOps

Jun 19, 2024
Adam Furmanek discusses the importance of database linters, observability, and abstraction in advancing database DevOps. Topics include unit testing, normal forms in databases, blending database operations with DevOps practices, developer ownership of databases, and enhancing efficiency in database management through DevOps practices.
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  • Transitioning to DevOps frameworks for databases requires a mindset shift and new tooling.
  • Understanding and applying normalization principles is crucial for effective database management.

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The Need for Database DevOps

Database languages worldwide lack robust unit testing, which leads to errors only being discovered when they break the entire database. The future challenge in platform engineering involves transitioning databases to operate within DevOps frameworks, requiring a shift in mindset and tooling.

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