Gerhard is back! Today we continue our Kaizen tradition by getting together (for the 10th time) with one of our oldest friends to talk all about the continuous improvements we’re making to Changelog’s platform and podcasts. Join the discussionChangelog++ members support our work, get closer to the metal, and make the ads disappear. Join today!Sponsors:Fastly – Our bandwidth partner. Fastly powers fast, secure, and scalable digital experiences. Move beyond your content delivery network to their powerful edge cloud platform. Learn more at fastly.com Fly.io – The home of Changelog.com — Deploy your apps and databases close to your users. In minutes you can run your Ruby, Go, Node, Deno, Python, or Elixir app (and databases!) all over the world. No ops required. Learn more at fly.io/changelog and check out the speedrun in their docs. Typesense – Lightning fast, globally distributed Search-as-a-Service that runs in memory. You literally can’t get any faster! Featuring:Gerhard Lazu – Twitter, GitHub, LinkedIn, WebsiteJerod Santo – Mastodon, Twitter, GitHub, LinkedInAdam Stacoviak – Mastodon, Twitter, GitHub, LinkedIn, WebsiteShow Notes: Kaizen episodes Gource Gerhard’s Ansible blog post from 2014 (!) changelog.com on GitHub GitHub discussion changelog.com#452 Ken Kost’s merged contribution Jerod wants a WiFi BaseStation XG Gerhard recommends Mikrotik Something missing or broken? PRs welcome!

Gerhard Lazu, a software engineer and podcaster known for his contributions to Dagger and the Changelog podcast, dives into the evolution of CI/CD processes. He explains how Dagger simplifies complex workflows and enhances collaboration among developers. The discussion also touches on the transition of cloud technology, the challenges of standardizing programming languages on teams, and the rise of containerization in modern software development. Humor and personal anecdotes add charm as Gerhard reflects on the journey of tech and podcasting.

Gerhard Lazu, a software engineer and the mastermind behind the Dagger project, dives deep into the evolution of CI/CD pipelines. He discusses the advantages of using a general-purpose programming language for automation, breaking away from traditional YAML configurations. The conversation highlights the necessity of solid documentation to boost team collaboration and the benefits of Dagger's GraphQL API in cloud technology. Gerhard also reflects on navigating language choices and the balance between cloud and on-premises solutions for developers.

Gerhard Lazu, an expert in custom feeds and accelerated deployment processes, shares his insights on optimizing software development. He discusses the journey of turning the 'Pipe Dream' project into a reality, simplifying CDN implementations, and improving deployment speeds through enhanced caching. The conversation also covers the significance of custom podcast feeds and user engagement strategies. Gerhard emphasizes innovation, community contributions, and the importance of efficient workflows in the ever-evolving landscape of open-source development.

Gerhard Lazu, a Kaizen expert in process improvement, dives into the exciting journey of transforming ideas into reality. He discusses the development of their 'Pipe Dream' CDN and the technical challenges they faced. Lazu emphasizes optimizing deployment processes and shares insights on enhancing podcast feed management. The talk also touches on innovations from Supabase's launch week and the importance of community contributions in tech projects. Tune in for a blend of technical expertise and engaging discussions!