It’s time we recognize the idea of a ‘Golden Path’ is unrealistic.

In this episode of Dev Interrupted, host Dan Lines is joined by Cory O'Daniel, CEO of MassDriver, to discuss Cory’s provocative article 'DevOps is Bullshit'. They cover the pitfalls of DevOps, the evolution of cloud operations and whether or not platform engineering is the solution the industry needs .

Cory shares insights on why many organizations struggle with DevOps implementation, the impact of cloud technology on traditional operations, and how internal developer platforms are reshaping the industry.

Topics:

• 01:03 Where has DevOps gone wrong?
• 04:19 Have we changed or does DevOps mean something different?
• 11:51 Platform engineering in 2024
• 20:10 How can platform engineering leaders measure success?
• 26:40 Why are new hires being put in charge of DevOps?
• 29:53 Getting buy in for a better platform engineering experience
• 39:13 Are internal developer platforms a fad? 

Show Notes:

• Refactoring x Dev Interrupted Survey
• Cory O'Daniel
• Massdriver - Standardize Infrastructure | Enhance Developer Experience | Enable Self-Service
• Cory O’Daniel k8s/acc (@coryodaniel) / X
• DevOps is Bullshit
• Bridging Cloud Talent Gap

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