Culture
June 12

DevOps is not dead. Not by a long shot

DevOps is a cultural shift that changed how software is developed and deployed. Emerging practices like platform engineering seem to be taking over, but they're not meant to replace it; they’re complementary.

DevOps has been a transformative force in the software industry, driving a shift towards rapid and reliable software delivery. However, there is a growing perception that DevOps is no longer relevant, with emerging practices like platform engineering seemingly taking its place. This talk challenges this notion and argues that DevOps is not dead, but rather evolving to meet the ever-changing demands of the software world.

Key points:

  • DevOps is not just a collection of tools and practices; it's a cultural shift that emphasizes collaboration, communication, and automation between development and operations teams.
  • Platform engineering, as a specialized discipline, plays a crucial role in providing the infrastructure and tools that enable DevOps teams to operate effectively.
  • DevOps and platform engineering are not mutually exclusive; they are complementary approaches that work together to achieve the goal of continuous delivery and innovation.
Ricardo Castro
Principal Engineer, SRE, FanDuel/Blip.pt
Ricardo Castro

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