DevOps Paradox Darin Pope & Viktor Farcic

#273: Platform engineering plays a crucial role in modern software delivery. The platform engineering team is responsible for creating a development environment that is both productive and scalable. However, many platform engineers might not be familiar with foundational software design principles, and this can lead to inefficiencies and technical debt.
One such principle is the three-tier architecture model, a concept that seems to have become lost amidst the rapid evolution of technology.
In this episode, we speak with Daniel Bryant, the Head of Product Marketing at Syntasso, about how we can take the three-tier architecture model and apply it to building our platforms and portals.
 
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#272: Public speaking, especially at conferences, can be a daunting task. The fear of failing, the pressure of performing in front of peers, and the challenges of preparation can make even the most confident individuals second-guess themselves.
In this episode, Darin and Viktor offer practical advice for aspiring conference speakers.
 
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#271: Platform engineering has traditionally centered around technological excellence. From building robust Kubernetes clusters to implementing intricate CI/CD pipelines, the emphasis has been on mastering the technical aspects. However, as the industry matures, there's a growing realization that technological prowess alone isn't enough.
In this episode, we speak with Puja Abbassi, the VP of Product at Giant Swarm, about how measuring success not just through the lens of technological achievement but through the tangible impact on users is really where platform engineering is headed.
 
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#270: In the ever-evolving world of software development, getting a new machine up and running can be an time consuming process. The journey from unboxing to being fully operational has undergone significant transformations over the years, with each phase offering its own solutions and challenges.
In this episode, Darin and Viktor talk about their experiences in setting up their machines and what they are doing now anytime they get a new machine.
 
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#269: As developers, when we begin writing applications, the focus is often on the code itself. But what if we prioritized the user from the very beginning? This is where human-centered computing comes in. It's about placing the user at the heart of the development process, not merely making assumptions but actually going out and talking to them to understand their needs.
In this episode, we speak with Katharina Sick about her experiences with human centered computing and how that has helped her as team member of the Dynatrace platform engineering team.
 
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#268: Kubernetes has become the de facto standard for container orchestration, but its true strength lies in its API. Today, containers are prevalent, but tomorrow we might be dealing with a completely different runtime. The Kubernetes API, with its robust and flexible design, is poised to support these transitions seamlessly.
In this episode, Darin and Viktor talk about a few of the different ways that Kubernetes is currently being used and also where it might be headed in the future.
 
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