Tag: devops

  • What a 2,500-Year-Old Greek Philosopher Would Recognize in a Modern Software Engineer

    What a 2,500-Year-Old Greek Philosopher Would Recognize in a Modern Software Engineer

    The content explores parallels between ancient Greek philosophers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle and modern software engineering practices. It highlights the philosophical foundations of problem-solving, logic, and ethics in programming. Tools like C#, Agile methodologies, and ethical dilemmas resonate with the philosophers’ pursuits of truth, beauty, and collaborative inquiry in today’s technology landscape.

  • The Tension Between Tooling and Management in Software Engineering: A Productivity Paradox

    The Tension Between Tooling and Management in Software Engineering: A Productivity Paradox

    Over the past 40 years, software engineering has evolved through advanced tools and methodologies. Despite significant productivity gains from modern tools, software delivery often lags due to management complexities and process overhead. Balancing tooling with streamlined management practices is crucial for maximizing efficiency and achieving timely delivery in software development.

  • Evolution of Software Engineering: Indispensable Elements We Now Take for Granted

    Evolution of Software Engineering: Indispensable Elements We Now Take for Granted

    Over the past four decades, software engineering has evolved significantly, integrating essential tools like version control, object-oriented programming, IDEs, and cloud computing. Key changes include the rise of Agile methodologies, DevOps culture, and advancements in AI/ML. This transformation has enhanced development speed, accessibility, collaboration, and scalability, shaping the future of engineering.

  • From JCL to Bicep: The Evolution of Infrastructure Definition

    From JCL to Bicep: The Evolution of Infrastructure Definition

    Job Control Language (JCL) on IBM mainframes and Microsoft Azure’s Bicep reflect an evolution in resource management while sharing common principles. Both are declarative languages enabling resource definition and management. The analysis tracks JCL’s historical context and highlights parallels, emphasizing consistent infrastructure management methodologies across decades, despite technological advancements.