> Markdown version of [/playlists/devops](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/playlists/devops). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Playlist: DevOps 23 videos · 27 moments · 98.1 minutes ## Platform Engineering vs. DevOps Why not both? - **Core definition and cultural mindset of modern DevOps** (06:03, 3min) — Aligning cross-functional teams around the common goal of operating production software systems. [Learn more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/885-platform-engineering-vs-devops-why-not-both) ## From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform - **Mapping the maturity roadmap for scaled devops adoption** (16:42, 2min) — Progressing beyond standard pipelines uncovers deeper platform needs like infrastructure provisioning and advanced deployment strategies. [Learn more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) ## We adopted DevOps and are Cloud-native, Now What? - **Establishing shared definitions for devops and cloud architectures** (03:00, 2min) — Recognizing devops as a cultural shift rather than a job role resolves organizational misalignment around cloud deployments. [Learn more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/485-we-adopted-devops-and-are-cloud-native-now-what) ## From Punch Cards to AI-assisted Development - **Bridging development and operations with the DevOps movement** (17:29, 2min) — Fostering cross-team workflows and adopting containers improved application scaling, deployment reliability, and performance monitoring capabilities. [Learn more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/611-from-punch-cards-to-ai-assisted-development) ## How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team - **Scaling global network engineering through DevOps culture** (00:00, 3min) — Adopting a DevOps culture resolves the scaling bottlenecks faced by geographically dispersed networking teams during data center expansions. [Learn more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) ## #90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey - **Defining DevOps and navigating the ecosystem landscape** (08:00, 6min) — Managing an overwhelming open source landscape means adopting an application-first methodology to bridge development and operations. - **Establishing the 90 days of DevOps learning project** (00:00, 2min) — Establishing a structured study plan remedies missing foundational knowledge regarding modern automation tooling. [Learn more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) ## Navigating the AI Wave in DevOps - **Evolution of software delivery and the devops pipeline** (00:02, 7min) — The historical transition from siloed deployments to robust automated delivery pipelines. [Learn more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/853-navigating-the-ai-wave-in-devops) ## 3 Key Steps for Optimizing DevOps Workflows - **Optimizing devops workflows for speed and safety** (00:12, 2min) — Optimization requires finding the ideal balance between shipping quickly and maintaining service reliability. [Learn more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/962-3-key-steps-for-optimizing-devops-workflows) ## Demystifying DevOps—Pros, cons, dos & don'ts - **Origins of adopting DevOps and overcoming infrastructure bottlenecks** (01:39, 4min) — Early career frustrations and critical system outages emphasize the need for cross-functional collaboration. - **Adopting DevOps through visionary planning versus team frustration** (05:56, 3min) — Startup agility and enterprise bottlenecks influence the decision to embrace unified engineering practices. [Learn more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/338-demystifying-devops-pros-cons-dos-don-ts) ## DevOps for AI: running LLMs in production with Kubernetes and KubeFlow - **Introduction to DevOps for AI and MLOps** (00:02, 4min) — Applying traditional automation principles to machine learning operations minimizes deployment risk and maximizes developer productivity. [Learn more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1222-devops-for-ai-running-llms-in-production-with-kubernetes-and-kubeflow) ## Database DevOps with Containers - **Defining the goals of database DevOps** (01:45, 1min) — Automating processes ensures consistency, reduces operational costs, and minimizes the risk of human error during deployments. [Learn more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/145-database-devops-with-containers) ## My journey into DevOps world - How it all started! - **Shifting to a DevOps career from non-technical backgrounds** (00:03, 3min) — How a transition from structural engineering to operations requires targeted upskilling and persistence. [Learn more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) ## How Agentic DevOps gave us Dev time back - **Reducing engineer burnout through agentic DevOps** (03:15, 0min) — The impact of a unified infrastructure agent on team synchronization, client support, and eliminating daily toil. [Learn more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100122-how-agentic-devops-gave-us-dev-time-back) ## Fast Flow, Not Fast Fluff: Embracing an Eclectic DevOps Coaching Approach - **Overcoming cultural friction and scaling DevOps team practices** (39:57, 17min) — Aligning delivery metrics and addressing foundational security priorities handles resistance during broader agile transformations. [Learn more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/855-fast-flow-not-fast-fluff-embracing-an-eclectic-devops-coaching-approach) ## Hosting a modern justice system - **Fostering a genuine devops culture through cross-training** (18:59, 3min) — Immersing application developers and infrastructure engineers in each other's workflows builds vital system resilience. - **Expanding devops culture to non-technical executives** (23:54, 1min) — Advocates lead ongoing efforts to educate executives on infrastructure value and core operational principles. [Learn more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/332-hosting-a-modern-justice-system) ## You can’t hack what you can’t see - **Evolving from siloed operations to DevOps culture** (00:17, 2min) — Culture plays a massive role in successful DevOps adoption beyond tooling. - **Integrating security into the DevOps lifecycle** (02:26, 1min) — Left-shifting security creates DevSecOps to protect modern remote workloads. [Learn more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) ## How to GitOps your cluster with Flux - **Transitioning from software engineering into a DevOps trajectory** (34:28, 4min) — Shifting early from traditional code development to infrastructure roles requires self-driven technical learning and adapting to continuous deliver... [Learn more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/547-how-to-gitops-your-cluster-with-flux) ## Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon - **Importance of infrastructure as code in DevOps practices** (03:23, 1min) — Consistent and automated deployments enable better alignment between developers and operations teams. [Learn more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) ## The state of MLOps - machine learning in production at enterprise scale - **Adopting a DevOps culture for machine learning pipelines** (05:30, 4min) — Embracing cross-functional collaboration eliminates operational handoffs and increases trust when deploying continuous machine learning updates. [Learn more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/369-the-state-of-mlops-machine-learning-in-production-at-enterprise-scale) ## AI Model Management Life Circles: ML Ops For Generative AI Models From Research to Deployment - **Bridging the gap between model management and devops** (01:58, 2min) — Integrating machine learning developers with operational teams prevents bottlenecking and improves overall deployment efficiency. [Learn more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1152-ai-model-management-life-circles-ml-ops-for-generative-ai-models-from-research-to-deployment) ## AI Killed DevOps... What Now? - Lee Faus - **Defining the core pillars of modern DevOps practices** (04:07, 2min) — Combining collaboration, agility, and automation increases release velocity and provides junior developers with clear promotion pathways. [Learn more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1759-ai-killed-devops-what-now-lee-faus) ## Automated MS SQL Server database deployments with dacpacs and Azure DevOps - **Utilizing Azure DevOps for database pipeline automation** (09:10, 2min) — Managing variables and standardizing steps through pipeline libraries and task groups scales continuous delivery seamlessly. [Learn more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/334-automated-ms-sql-server-database-deployments-with-dacpacs-and-azure-devops) ## DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment - **Balancing autonomy and alignment in DevOps teams** (00:18, 4min) — Self-organizing teams benefit from defining clear boundaries to prevent overestimating capabilities and misinterpreting structural goals. [Learn more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment)