# How Network Configuration as Code Is Transforming Operations

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Podcast: [Networking Tech with Fexingo: Internet Infrastructure, Routing, and Network Engineering](https://stenobird.com/podcast/networking-tech-with-fexingo-internet-infrastructure-routing-and-network-engineering-7871928)
Published: 2026-07-03T22:37:43+00:00
Episode link: https://audio.fexingo.com/business/networking-tech/episode-0089.mp3
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## Resource

Episode 89 of Networking Tech with Fexingo dives into Network Configuration as Code (NetConfig-as-Code), a paradigm shift where network engineers manage router and switch configurations using version-controlled declarative languages like YANG, Jinja2, and Ansible. Lucas opens with a story about a major financial firm that reduced configuration errors by 78% after adopting a Git-based workflow. Luna questions whether this approach scales beyond cloud-native companies and challenges Lucas on the learning curve for legacy engineers. They discuss real-world tooling—SaltStack, Nornir, and Terraform for network—and the cultural shift from CLI-based 'cowboy coding' to automated, peer-reviewed deployments. The episode ties to recent industry data showing a 40% faster time-to-revenue for firms using infrastructure-as-code principles. The hosts also weave in a light donation segment tied to the show's ad-free model. Specific stats, tool comparisons, and a critical look at operational readiness make this a practical listen for network professionals. #NetworkConfigurationAsCode #NetConfigAsCode #InfrastructureAsCode #NetworkAutomation #YANG #Jinja2 #Ansible #GitOps #SaltStack #Nornir #Terraform #CLIMigration #NetworkEngineering #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Coding #DevOps Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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