Alan reflects on a chaotic yet inspiring year in DevOps, highlighting the rise of AI in engineering, the maturation of DevSecOps, the evolution of hybrid work culture, the surge of platform engineering and IDPs, and the continued strength and inclusivity of the DevOps community — while acknowledging the talent crunch, tool sprawl and security theater that still challenge the industry.
Whose Ops is it Anyway? How IDPs, AI and Security are Evolving Developer Culture
It was only a few years ago that perhaps the biggest hurdle for DevOps advocates was convincing leadership that it was worth the investment. That conversation has since shifted. In most organisations today, the value of faster releases, tighter feedback loops, and closer collaboration between development and operations is obvious. The challenge is no longer […]