Episode
It's Been Ten Years of ADO, Charlie Brown
- Podcast
- Arrested DevOps
- Published
- Jan 4, 2024
- Duration seconds
- 6537
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- https://www.arresteddevops.com/ten-years-of-arrested-devops/
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Summary
The hosts of Arrested DevOps celebrate a decade of the podcast by reflecting on its evolution from a failed blog idea to a major industry voice. They share behind-the-scenes stories about sponsorship, the rise of platform engineering, and the changing landscape of DevOps.
Topics
- DevOps
- Platform Engineering
- Podcasting
- Software Engineering
- Kubernetes
- Tech Industry Trends
- Developer Relations
- Infrastructure
Highlights
- Main idea: The podcast originated from a failed attempt to start a personal DevOps blog
- Trend analysis: The team discusses the rise of platform engineering, noting it often feels like 'DevOps with better marketing.'
- Practical takeaway: Building a personal brand in tech relies on reaching out to help others and sharing knowledge
- Failure mode: Relying too heavily on tools rather than focusing on people and processes can derail organizational goals
- Milestone: The show has surpassed 1.9 million total downloads over its ten-year history
Chapters
9:15Origins of the Podcast: The hosts recount how the show started as a theoretical blog that never actually launched.17:25The Art of the Edit: A look at the podcast's history of maintaining a clean track record by cutting controversial content.33:45Conference Encounters: Memories of running into industry leaders and fans at KubeCon and other major events.50:10The Rise of Platform Engineering: A discussion on the recent surge of platform engineering episodes and the debate around its definition.58:10Podcast Growth and Stats: Reviewing the numbers, including the milestone of nearly two million downloads.1:14:35Career Evolutions: The hosts reflect on how their professional roles have shifted from DevRel to product and engineering.1:40:05Lessons from a Decade: Final reflections on the importance of prioritizing people over tools and the reality of technical planning.