Episode 474: There’s at least a road to Nirvana

This week, we explore the reasons behind the slowdown in DevOps adoption, compare open-source and proprietary foundation models, and discuss how AI might simplify CI/CD implementation. Additionally, Matt takes on an Australian history quiz.

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Runner-up Titles

• No silver bullets


• If you aspire for nothing, you’re done.


• We can hang out with the boulder at the bottom


• Who owns the black box


• You have to want to put in the effort


• Anyone on the bleeding edge is going to bleed

Rundown

• A Eulogy for DevOps


• DevOps Isn't Dead, but It's Not in Great Health Either


• The InfraRed Report from Redpoint


• Dan Davies Explains Why Accountability Sinks Are Everywhere Now

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Nonsense

• Faces made of living skin make robots smile


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Conferences

• DevOpsDays Birmingham, August 19–21, 2024


• DevOpsDays Antwerp, 15th anniversary, Sep 4th-5th.


• SpringOne/VMware Explore US, August 26–29, 2024


• SREday London 2024, September 19th to 20th, Coté speaking. 20% off with the code SRE20DAY

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Recommendations

• Brandon:
  
  
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