Dispatch #19/2023
What AI-based tools are making a difference in DevOps?
In the latest dispatch, we share an insightful article about Etsy's multi-year DevEx initiative to improve the experience for its engineering team, along with updates on the latest AI-enhanced DevOps products from Digital.ai and OpsVerse. AI is changing the world of DevOps - and it's happening fast. From generative AI-based DevOps copilots to AI-enhanced DevOps products, many new tools and technologies are emerging that promise to streamline software delivery and improve collaboration between development and operations teams. But what does this mean for the future of the industry?
Additionally, we recommend a thought-provoking podcast episode on the pitfalls of using DORA as a stick. Finally, we highlight an excellent trend report focusing on cultural trends that explores the importance of psychological safety and thoughts about large language models.
Here are the articles we read and found interesting this week:
Article: The page describes Etsy's multi-year DevEx (Developer Experience) initiative aimed at improving the experience for its engineering team and empowering them to build better products: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/inside-etsys-multi-year-devex-initiative-abi-noda
Tool: Digital.ai is leading the way. The company has released the latest version of its AI-enhanced DevOps product, which aims to streamline software delivery and improve collaboration between development and operations teams. https://www.analyticsinsight.net/digital-ai-unveils-the-latest-version-of-ai-enhanced-devops-product/
Tool: Also OpsVerse has announced the launch of Aiden, a generative AI-based and secure DevOps copilot that enables developers to automate software development processes and improve collaboration: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230425006050/en/OpsVerse-Announces-Aiden-a-Generative-AI-Based-and-Secure-DevOps-Copilot
Podcasts: In the latest episode from Slight Reliability, they call out the pitfalls in DORA. You should not use them as a stick! https://open.spotify.com/episode/0iMIZXUUxWVNAA4seauqe9?si=BC8LKjTPQ8ucORw2sPhhJQ
Report: An excellent trend report with a focus on cultural trends. The author is calling out Psychological Safety not only because of the layoffs and makes a good point about large language models: https://www.infoq.com/articles/culture-trends-2023/
Now, we want to know your thoughts:
How did you overcome difficulties with collaboration between development and operations teams in your organization?
How important is it to prioritize psychological safety in your workplace culture? What steps should organizations take to ensure it?
What are your thoughts on the use of AI in DevOps? Does it truly streamline software delivery and improve collaboration, or are you concerned about its impact on the industry?
Please write us a comment or mail!
Regards, Florian
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www.TechAccelerationAndResilience.com
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