Adventures in DevOps

Ready to pull the plug and go server-less? Hold your horses. In this episode, the DevOps fellows sit down with Allen Helton, a developer knows all about server-less ops. They discuss the biggest pros and cons for going server-less, why you HAVE to start with the big “A” to keep everything neat, and the NUMBER ONE mistake developers make when trying server-less for the first time. “ServerOps engineers are just as important as DevOps engineers are. There’s a lot of crossover.” - Allen Helton In This Episode1) The HUGE pros for going server-less in 2022 (and why it doesn’t have to be too different from traditional DevOps) 2) Why server-less ops MUST start with the big “A” to keep everything tidy 3) The NUMBER ONE mistake traditional devs make when trying out server-less for the first time 4) How to learn Sever-less Ops efficiently and NOT overwhelm yourself (even if you’re a beginner)SponsorsTop End DevsRaygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trialCoaching | Top End DevsLinksReady, Set, Cloud!PicksAllen- Wyze Noise-Cancelling HeadphonesJillian- DabbleofdevopsJonathan- Jabra Elite 75tWill- DevOpsDays Austin 2022Will- ForestWill- Rob Walling — Does "DevOps" Matter to Investors?Special Guest: Allen Helton.Sponsored By:Coaching | Top End Devs: Do you want to level up your career? or go freelance? or start a podcast or youtube channel? Let Charles Max Wood Help You Achieve Your DreamsRaygun : Raygun now offers a modern approach to error and performance monitoring. Start your 14-day free trial now.Top End Devs: Learn to Become a Top 5% Developer. Join our community of ambitious and engaged programmers to learn how.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We’re not calling you a dummy, but you might be one if you don’t listen to this episode. This time around, the gang discusses the do’s and don’ts of choosing CI/CD tools, including how to safety migrate between them, why super-specialized tools are getting extremely popular this year, and the ONE component that makes or breaks a tool.In This Episode1) The TWO questions you need ask BEFORE you choose your tools (and why there’s no “one size fits all”) 2) How to safely migrate from one tool to another 3) Why super-specialized CI tools are getting more popular in 2022 4) Want to know what makes a CI tool worthwhile? Ask if it has THIS single component and you’re off to a great startSponsorsTop End DevsCoaching | Top End DevsPicksJillian- Wheel of Time Book SeriesJonathan- All Quiet on the Western Front: A NovelJonathan- All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)Jonathan- All Quiet on the Western Front (TV Movie 1979)Will- The Devil and the BlacksmithWill- Acuity EyedropsSponsored By:Coaching | Top End Devs: Do you want to level up your career? or go freelance? or start a podcast or youtube channel? Let Charles Max Wood Help You Achieve Your DreamsTop End Devs: Learn to Become a Top 5% Developer. Join our community of ambitious and engaged programmers to learn how.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Love the nomad lifestyle but not sure how to pull it off? You’re in luck! In this episode, the panelists discuss their personal experiences working (and sometimes living) remote. They cover how to generate leads and book clients consistently, why the “multiplier effect” is HUGE for making your new ideas lucrative, and the ONE reason you don’t need revolutionary ideas to find success.In This EpisodeWhat the panelists all learned from being digital nomads (and if it’s right for you)How the panelists generated leads and booked clients while traveling abroad (and the apps they used to keep their income steady)Why the “multiplier effect” is the KEY to making your new idea lucrativeThe reason you DON’T need revolutionary ideas to find success (and the strategy to keep readers coming back for more)SponsorsTop End DevsRaygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trialCoaching | Top End DevsPicksJillian- LUSH cosmeticsJillian- Airstreams and NOT citiesJillian- KindleJonathan- Merino wool for the BEST clothesJonathan- Duluth Trading CompanyJonathan- MEI Voyager BackpackWill- Dr. Bronner's, 18-in-1 Hemp Pure-Castile Soap, PeppermintWill- The 4-Hour WorkweekWill- Trust Me, I'm Lying: Confessions of a Media ManipulatorSponsored By:Coaching | Top End Devs: Do you want to level up your career? or go freelance? or start a podcast or youtube channel? Let Charles Max Wood Help You Achieve Your DreamsRaygun : Raygun now offers a modern approach to error and performance monitoring. Start your 14-day free trial now.Top End Devs: Learn to Become a Top 5% Developer. Join our community of ambitious and engaged programmers to learn how.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We’ve been hearing about blockchain and Web3 for years now, but its heyday is sooner than you think. In this episode, Will and Jonathan discuss why NOW is the time to dig into blockchain, how those in Dev Ops can approach these new technologies (and not get overwhelmed), and what Jonathan learned from a, well, “crazy” interview.In This EpisodeWhy RIGHT NOW is the time to understand block chain (it’s not a fad anymore!) How Dev Ops peeps should think about and approach blockchain (free resources!) The KEY difference between blockchain and crypto What Jonathan learned from an oddball interviewer (and the ethics of blockchain in general)SponsorsTop End DevsCoaching | Top End DevsLinksThe craziest interview ever - Jonathan HallPicksJonathan- Debt: The First 5,000 YearsJonathan- “Bad Hair Day” by Weird AlWill- The Tim Ferris Podcast with Naval Ravikant and Chris DixonSponsored By:Coaching | Top End Devs: Do you want to level up your career? or go freelance? or start a podcast or youtube channel? Let Charles Max Wood Help You Achieve Your DreamsTop End Devs: Learn to Become a Top 5% Developer. Join our community of ambitious and engaged programmers to learn how.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jonathan talks about how he prepares for a tech interview, and offers insights from the point of view of a hiring manager as well.SponsorsTop End DevsRaygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trialCoaching | Top End DevsPicksJonathan- The Daily Commit - Jonathan Hall Jonathan- Healthy Software DeveloperSponsored By:Top End Devs: Learn to Become a Top 5% Developer. Join our community of ambitious and engaged programmers to learn how.Raygun : Raygun now offers a modern approach to error and performance monitoring. Start your 14-day free trial now.Coaching | Top End Devs: Do you want to level up your career? or go freelance? or start a podcast or youtube channel? Let Charles Max Wood Help You Achieve Your DreamsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jillian, Jonathan, Shimon, Will, and Chuck discuss the history of the show, their favorite episodes, and what they think is coming in 2022.SponsorsTop End DevsCoaching | Top End DevsPicksCharles- OptOutPrescreen.comCharles- Forbidden Desert | Board Game | BoardGameGeekCharles- Forbidden Island | Board Game | BoardGameGeekCharles- Author | Top End DevsJillian- SupabaseJillian- refineJonathan- Bullshit JobsShimon- GitHub: datreeio/datreeWill- DevOps For DevelopersWill- Courage Is Calling: Fortune Favors the BraveSponsored By:Coaching | Top End Devs: Do you want to level up your career? or go freelance? or start a podcast or youtube channel? Let Charles Max Wood Help You Achieve Your DreamsTop End Devs: Learn to Become a Top 5% Developer. Join our community of ambitious and engaged programmers to learn how.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ready to show off your coding skills to the world? Not so fast. In this episode, Will and Jillian discuss why developers need to simplify their product with the end goal in mind—the customer. They share some awesome examples of how to do this, how you can win Future You’s approval, and the steps to create a smooth user experience.“I think it’s a hard mental shift to say that my area of expertise shouldn’t be visible in the product. But, you need to understand the end goal. My goal is to automate myself out of a job, then move on.”Will ButtonIn This Episode: Jillian shares a killer example that should inspire all DevOps people to simplify their process As a programmer, you want to tell the customer how great your programming is, right? Hold on…Will shares a different perspective How Will approaches his programming that avoids all customer confusion and creates a seamless experience What Jillian believes is MORE important than learning how to code (sometimes) Why you need these TWO things that will earn Future You’s approvalPicks:Jillian’s Techy: Airflow and Strapi Non-techy: Harriet the Hamster Princess Will’s Until the End of Time by Brian Greene Connect with Will and Jillian:Jillian: https://twitter.com/jillianerowe Will: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willbutton/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Daniele Fontani joins the Adventure to discuss the different kinds of Ops like NoOps, AppOps, etc. He makes fun of the different ways that people try to extend DevOps into other types of movements and why the different focuses may or may not be appropriate ways to manage resources.PanelWill ButtonJonathan HallSpecial GuestDaniele FontaniSponsorsTop End DevsRaygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trialCoaching | Top End DevsPIcksJonathan - Bugaboo StrollerWill - Courage is Calling: Fortune Favors the Brave by Ryan HolidaySpecial Guest: Daniele Fontani. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Get Lifetime Access to Mani's Entrepreneurship Pack and Book Club. Use coupon code "GREAT"Mani has summarized hundreds of business books that outline how to build, grow, and operate a business and he shares his expertise with Chuck and the listeners in this special episode.Chuck and Mani discuss what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. They talk about their businesses on a regular basis and Chuck's been getting a lot of requests for entrepreneurship help.He and Mani talk about the 3 primary things that add momentum to your business and help you keep the momentum up when setbacks come your way. Get Lifetime Access to Mani's Entrepreneurship Pack and Book Club. Use coupon code "GREAT"Special Guest: Mani Vaya. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will and Jonathan have a conversation about whether or not you can use Scrum with DevOps. They also discuss different alternatives to Scrum and how you can use them instead of Scrum or whether Scrum is the best fit.PanelJonathan HallWill ButtonSponsorsTop End DevsCoaching | Top End DevsSponsored By:Coaching | Top End Devs: Do you want to level up your career? or go freelance? or start a podcast or youtube channel? Let Charles Max Wood Help You Achieve Your DreamsTop End Devs: Learn to Become a Top 5% Developer. Join our community of ambitious and engaged programmers to learn how.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy