TestGuild Devops Toolchain Podcast Automation - First DevOps Focus with Kedar Kulkarni
Apr 10, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Kedar Kulkarni, a DevOps and cloud infrastructure expert, shares his insights on 'automation-first' DevOps. He emphasizes the significance of infrastructure as code and warns about the pitfalls of neglecting maintenance. Kedar also dives into GitOps tools, highlighting their role in Kubernetes management. Listeners learn about the essentials of building effective DevOps frameworks and how embracing automation can enhance both productivity and career growth. His journey in open-source development adds a personal touch to the conversation.
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Kedar's AtCask Open Source Journey
- Kedar created AtCask to automate Ansible Tower UI configurations using APIs and Ansible playbooks.
- This project evolved into a widely adopted open-source tool with over 450k downloads and Red Hat integration.
Build Open Source with Community
- Solve niche problems you personally experience to create successful open source projects.
- Evangelize your project widely to build a community and attract contributors.
Get Contributors by Evangelizing
- To gain contributors, keep evangelizing your project consistently.
- Focus effort on key projects to build credibility rather than many small toy repositories.