3 DevOps Podcast Channels to Learn On-the-go
DevOps has been on a rise around the world for quite a while, and practically no country is an exception. Gradually, more and more companies and individuals are interested in this growing niche, while others have yet to reveal the endless opportunities DevOps gives in terms of automation.
It’s important to remember that just like agile, DevOps is more of an ideology and methodology, rather than a position or role. It’s aimed at automating everything possible in software production. A developer can follow the DevOps ideology, but it requires a technical skillset that few possess, this is why there aren’t many who’ve mastered the approach to its fullest.
The work of a DevOps engineer at SFL is automating different phases of the software development lifecycle like testing, deployment, the setup of infrastructure and beyond. Developers and aspiring DevOps engineers often ask where to find good resources regarding this niche.
Well, if you’re looking to kickstart your career, we’d advise to begin reading “The Phoenix Project: A Novel about IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win”, by Gene Kim, Kevin Behr and George Spafford.
For more seasoned professionals, given the recent hype surrounding podcasts, we’d opt for more in depth resources that one can listen to on-the-go, anywhere, anytime.
Here’s a list of weekly, bi-weekly or monthly podcasts that can help you acquire the necessary knowledge (and beyond) in DevOps.
1. DevOps Cafe
Hosted by Damon Edwards and John Willis, what started as a set of phone discussions devoted to the development of DevOps, turned into a full blown show that interviews the best professionals of the industry. This is probably one of the most widely known sources for learning DevOps. Dive into over 70 hours of pure DevOps, with more updates rolling out monthly.
Updates: Monthly
Average Length: One hour
Where to start:
2. Arrested DevOps
Arrested DevOps, hosted by Matt Stratton, Trevor Hess, and Bridget Kromhout is a show that focuses on putting DevOps into action every day. This is a practical set of podcasts that details action on how to implement DevOps into the workflow of organizations, big and small. So If you’re “Team Action” rather than “Team Ideology”, you’ve probably landed the right place.
Updates: Weekly
Average Length: One hour
Where To Start:
- Episode 83 | Enterprises with Brian Liles
- Episode 82 | Startups With Charity Majors & Nicole Forsgren
3. Puppet Podcast
The Puppet Podcast features Puppet community members talking about the latest trends in configuration management & cloud automation as well as DevOps culture. This is a team dedicated to building a world of unconstrained software change where the software that powers everything around us is always available, constantly modern, and accessible from anywhere.
Updates: Monthly
Average Length: One hour
Where to Start:
These podcasts cover most of the topics one may need to improve skills and acquire new knowledge from the best professionals globally. If you have any other useful resources at hand, drop a comment below!
About this author:
Amy Hakobyan is a digital storyteller with a passion for automation and development.
