Guy Currier recently provided an insightful analysis on SOUTHWORKS at AppDev Field Day 2, focusing on their efficient strategies to minimize project slippage and enhance scope control. His coverage highlights the innovative approaches deployed by SOUTHWORKS to manage and deliver complex app development projects effectively. For further details on this topic, explore Guy Currier’s additional reports from AppDev Field Day 2 at The Futurum Group.
Southworks – AppDev Field Day – KubeCon @cncf 2024
During AppDev Field Day 2 at KubeCon 2024, Jon Myer explored SOUTHWORKS’ innovative approach to application development, which they term “development on demand.” Unlike conventional system integrators, SOUTHWORKS offers scoped projects with a flat-fee pricing structure, emphasizing knowledge transfer to minimize customer dependencies for future modifications. Their approach, likened to a “SWAT team” for software tasks, such as app development and migrations, was well received by delegates. Attendees particularly valued how SOUTHWORKS harnesses sophisticated cloud functionalities and facilitates cloud-to-cloud mobility, effectively addressing prevalent challenges in the industry. Their strategy of offering scalable engineering resources was noted for its potential to significantly enhance organizational efficiency and flexibility in software development efforts.
Heroku – AppDev Field Day – KubeCon @cncf 2024
During the AppDev Field Day 2 at KubeCon and CloudNativeCon, Jon Myer discussed with delegates Heroku’s status as a pioneering platform-as-a-service (PaaS) provider, highlighting its emphasis on simplifying developer experiences by abstracting the complexities of infrastructure management. The delegates reviewed Heroku’s approach which favors usability over the deeply technical, infrastructure-focused style typical of cloud-native development. They acknowledged Heroku’s aim to ease enterprise operations and their move towards embracing open-source with initiatives like the open-sourcing of the 12-Factor App Manifesto. However, concerns were raised about the lack of transparency in its infrastructure. Despite some finding Heroku’s detailed presentations overwhelming, the overall commitment to addressing challenges and setting clear future paths was well-received, underscoring Heroku’s ongoing effort to bridge the gap between developers and operations, specifically targeting enterprise-level applications.
Codiac – AppDev Field Day – KubeCon @cncf 2024
In this video, Jon Myer asks the AppDev Field Day 2 delegates for their reaction to Codiac’s presentation. Delegates found the session intriguing and appreciated Codiac’s focus on bridging the gap between software development life cycle (SDLC) and infrastructure management, particularly through a GUI and drag-and-drop interface. This approach simplifies processes for infrastructure teams unfamiliar with pipelines and unit testing, addressing challenges like technical debt, migrations, and workload transitions across environments. Delegates highlighted Codiac’s potential to reduce friction between developers and platform engineers by streamlining collaboration and deployment workflows. Overall, they were excited about Codiac’s innovative approach and eager to see more.
Codiac Refreshes Container Management Across SDLC: Some Key Features on the Platform
Writing on the new Platform Engineering site from Techstrong, Sulagna Saha covered Codiac’s latest enhancements to its container management platform, which promises to streamline operations across the software development lifecycle (SDLC). The platform introduces key features aimed at improving scalability, security, and collaboration efficiency. Saha provides an in-depth analysis of how these changes are primed to benefit DevOps teams, significantly easing the deployment and management of containerized applications. Read more AppDev Field Day 2 coverage on Platform Engineering!
SOUTHWORKS – Cloud-Agnostic Platforms Will Drive New Possibilities in Multi-Cloud
Sulagna Saha discusses the significant potential of cloud-agnostic platforms in enabling multi-cloud strategies, highlighting how they offer flexibility and choice by allowing organizations to operate across different cloud environments seamlessly. She explains that this approach not only enhances disaster recovery capabilities but also optimizes costs by leveraging the strengths of various cloud providers. Saha’s exploration emphasizes that the future of enterprise IT infrastructure will increasingly depend on the interoperability and adaptability of cloud-agnostic solutions. This DevOps dot com article was inspired by the SOUTHWORKS presentation at AppDev Field Day 2.
Heroku Uplifts Developer Experience with a Shorter Build and Deploy Cycle
Heroku has introduced enhancements to their platform, significantly shortening the build and deploy cycle, aimed at improving the overall developer experience. This update allows developers to streamline workflows, reduce downtime, and deliver applications more efficiently. The changes reflect Heroku’s commitment to providing developer-friendly solutions that support rapid and reliable software development. Read more coverage of AppDev Field Day 2 by Sulagna Saha on DevOps dot com!
My first Tech Field Day experience at AppDev Field Day 2 – Heroku
Attending AppDev Field Day 2 was a transformative experience for Mike Stanley, who writes about the capabilities of Heroku in this article. Heroku simplifies application deployment by managing infrastructure, allowing developers to focus on coding. Despite the potential cost premium, the convenience and time savings make it a valuable service for developers and operations professionals.
Building A Truly Cloud-Agnostic Multi-Cloud Solution with Southworks
Stephen Foskett explores the development of genuinely cloud-agnostic multi-cloud solutions in partnership with Southworks, emphasizing the complexities and innovative practices needed to achieve effective interoperability among various cloud services. He considers the technical strategies and architectural considerations essential for businesses aiming to optimize their IT infrastructure while maintaining flexibility across multiple cloud platforms. Read more coverage of AppDev Field Day 2 on LinkedIn Pulse, and watch the presentation videos now!
Can You Take the Dev out of Ops?
Following the Codiac introduction at AppDev Field Day 2, Jack Poller explores the evolving dynamics between development and operations in IT environments, questioning whether the roles can truly be distinct in modern workflows. He examines the integration trends and the practical implications of DevOps practices that blend these traditionally separate disciplines. Poller’s analysis looks into whether organizations can enhance efficiency and innovation by melding development with operational processes, or if the fundamental differences necessitate a clear demarcation. Read more coverage of AppDev Field Day 2 on LinkedIn Pulse!
SOUTHWORKS: Empowering Cloud-Agnostic Application Development
Jack Poller’s article on SOUTHWORKS delves into the company’s approach to fostering cloud-agnostic application development, ensuring that businesses can build and deploy applications seamlessly across different cloud environments. The piece highlights SOUTHWORKS’ emphasis on flexibility and innovation, which allows developers to focus on creating solutions that are not tied to any specific cloud platform, thus enhancing operational efficiency and reducing dependency on single cloud service providers. This strategy is pivotal for companies looking to maintain agility and scalability in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Read more coverage of AppDev Field Day 2 on LinkedIn Pulse!
Techstrong Gang – November 19, 2024
In the November 19, 2024 episode of Techstrong Gang, hosts Alan Shimel, Bonnie Schneider, and Stephen Foskett review highlights from the recent AppDev Field Day 2 at KubeCon, as well as insights from an article indicating that DevOps engineers are advancing to management roles more quickly than their peers in IT. In the first section, Foskett discusses the presentations by SOUTHWORKS, Heroku, and Codiac, placing them in context with the overall DevOps and Platform Engineering space and giving more details on what was discussed. Watch Stephen Foskett on Techstrong Gang every Tuesday!
Can You Remove the Ops from DevOps?
Jack Poller delves into the complexities of DevOps, examining whether it is feasible to remove operations from the DevOps model without compromising the methodology’s integrity and effectiveness. He explores the integration and critical interdependencies between development and operations teams, highlighting how both are essential for streamlined workflows and optimized performance. Poller concludes that a successful DevOps strategy necessitates a balanced collaboration between the two, as the synergy between development and operations is fundamental to achieving rapid and stable service delivery. Read more in this LinkedIn Pulse article inspired by the Heroku presentation at AppDev Field Day 2!
AI Doesn’t Make App Dev Any Better
Generative AI is transforming many industries where people create content. Software development is no different; AI agents are in almost every development platform. But is AI improving application development and software quality? This episode of the Tech Field Day Podcast looks at some of the issues revolving around AI and App Dev with Alastair Cooke, Guy Currier, Jack Poller, and Stephen Foskett. The ultimate objective of a software development team is to deliver an application that fulfills a business need and helps the organization be more successful. An AI that can recommend basic code snippets doesn’t move that needle far. More sophistication is needed to get value from AI in the development process. The objective should be to have AI handle the repetitive tasks and allow humans to focus on innovative tasks where generative AI is less capable. AI agents must handle building tests and reviewing code for security and correctness to enable developers to concentrate on building better applications that help organizations.
Exploring the Future of App Development at AppDev Field Day from KubeCon and CloudNativeCon
Stephen Foskett introduces AppDev Field Day at KubeCon and CloudNativeCon in Salt Lake City. In addition to attending sessions and briefings, the Tech Field Day delegates will hear presentations by Heroku, Southworks, and Codiac.
