Getting Back into the Swing of Things After a Holiday as a DevOps Engineer

Taking a well-deserved holiday is essential for recharging your batteries, but returning to work afterward can often feel daunting, especially in a fast-paced field like DevOps. The ever-evolving landscape of automation, continuous integration, and deployment doesn’t pause while you’re away. However, with the right strategies, you can transition back into the swing of things smoothly … Read more

Applying Kant’s Ethical Principles in the DevOps World

In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology and DevOps, we often focus on the technical skills and tools that drive our industry forward. Yet, the ethical framework guiding our decisions can significantly impact our teams, products, and the broader community. Immanuel Kant, a luminary in the realm of philosophy, provides timeless principles that, though centuries … Read more

Mastering Negotiations in DevOps: The Chris Voss Approach

In the dynamic world of DevOps, where collaboration and communication are as crucial as the latest automation tool, the art of negotiation takes center stage. Enter Chris Voss, a former FBI hostage negotiator, whose strategies in “Never Split the Difference” can be just as effective in navigating the complexities of DevOps environments as they are … Read more

Applying Charlie Munger’s Wisdom to DevOps: A Tale of Pragmatism and Perseverance

In the grand tapestry of software development, where the warp of speed meets the weft of quality, there exists a philosophy, not unlike that of Charlie Munger’s, that champions a disciplined, insightful approach to the DevOps landscape. Imagine, if you will, a world where Munger’s investment checklist intertwines with the principles of DevOps, narrated with … Read more

Harnessing James Clear’s “Atomic Habits” for Excellence in DevOps: A Personal Journey

DevOps Engineer concentrating

Embracing Small Changes for Big Results In the dynamic world of technology, adapting and evolving is not just a choice, but a necessity. As a DevOps Engineer, I understand this better than most. Recently, I found myself struggling in a new role, feeling like I was falling behind in a field that is always on … Read more