Adventures in DevOps

Is your DevOps title “hip”? What does it mean? Does it matter? In this episode, the gang discusses the fundamental differences between dev ops positions based on “hipness”, as well as if it actually matters in today’s world. In This Episode 1) What the “hipness” of your job means (and if you should care) 2) Why all of these positions refer back to this ONE important idea 3) The BEST advice to get started in dev ops (and how to not get confused with all of these fancy titles)

Will needs some developer therapy, and maybe you do, too. In this episode, Will talks about reconfig issues he’s having with a client, and his loyal compadres help him find the light at the end of the tunnel. It may NOT include Airflow, though. Sorry, Jillian.In This Episode1) What you NEED to look for to know if reconfiguration is the right answer for your…situation 2) Your No-B.S. guide to reconfiguring without making your client hate you  3) How to implement charts and other visual aids to help you and the client stay in sync

Ready to add another tool to your toolkit? In this episode, the squad sits down with AWS connoisseur, Stephen Kuenzli. They lay out how to make integrating IAM a breeze, the EXCITING future of AWS, and why AWS hasn’t asked you this ONE question that, frankly, you should have asked already. “Even if you think you know AWS one Day 1, it’s changed on Day 2. It’s important to simplify how you access these resources.” - Stephen Kuenzli In This Episode1) How AWS makes integrating IAM a breeze (with some really cool encryption tricks!) 2) Why AWS hasn’t asked you this ONE important question (and why you should!) 3) The BEST resource libraries to keep you feeling confident and in control (even if you’re new to AWS) 4) What the exciting future of AWS looks like for 2022 and beyond

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)

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 start

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)

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)

Jonathan talks about how he prepares for a tech interview, and offers insights from the point of view of a hiring manager as well.

Jillian, Jonathan, Shimon, Will, and Chuck discuss the history of the show, their favorite episodes, and what they think is coming in 2022.

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