Platform Engineering Podcast Beyond GitOps: Rethinking Cloud Self-Service with Dave Williams
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Jan 22, 2025 Dave Williams, co-founder of Massdriver, shares his extensive experience in cloud engineering and interactive art. He challenges the limits of GitOps, suggesting it may hinder teams more than help. The discussion reveals innovative strategies for creating automated self-service platforms that enhance developer productivity without sacrificing security. Williams emphasizes the need for proactive compliance and tailored infrastructure approaches, making a strong case for evolving cloud operations to empower engineers and streamline workflows.
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MassDriver's Origin
- Dave Williams and Cory Daniel wanted to build an Elixir app together.
- They realized deploying it was a hassle, sparking the idea for MassDriver.
Self-Service as a Buzzword
- The term "self-service" has become a buzzword, varying significantly between organizations.
- Its meaning differs based on DevOps maturity, from simple PaaS to complex IaC.
Composable Infrastructure
- MassDriver packages smaller, composable infrastructure pieces.
- This reduces code review and context switching for developers.