Streamlining Developer Experience: The Power of CI/CD Standardization and Interoperability
A presentation at DevOpsDays Portugal 2024 in in Porto, Portugal by Jeremy Meiss
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Jeremy Meiss DevEx / DevRel Consultant DevOpsDays Kansas City Organizer devopsdays portugal 2024
A working definition of DevEx “…the journey of developers and practitioners as they learn and deploy technology, which if successful, focuses on eliminating obstacles that hinder them from achieving success in their endeavors.” -Jessica West, Co-Founder, DevEx Institute devopsdays portugal 2024
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DevEx isn’t new REF: F. Fagerholm and J. Münch, “Developer experience: Concept and definition,” 2012 International Conference on Software and System Process (ICSSP), Zurich, Switzerland, 2012. devopsdays portugal 2024
DevEx isn’t new devopsdays portugal 2024 “New ways of working such as globally distributed development or the integration of selfmotivated external developers into software ecosystems will require a better and more comprehensive understanding of developers’ feelings, perceptions, motivations and identification with their tasks in their respective project environments.”
DevEx isn’t new “…developer experience could be defined as a means for capturing how developers think and feel about their activities within their working environments, with the assumption that an improvement of the developer experience has positive impacts on characteristics such as sustained team and project performance.” devopsdays portugal 2024
Point of clarification “DevEx” by default focuses on “developer” View “DevEx” as a whole of the lifecycle devopsdays portugal 2024
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CI/CD Standardization Interoperability devopsdays portugal 2024
CI/CD Standardization consistency to development pipelines reduces friction enhances collaboration devopsdays portugal 2024
Implementing CI/CD Standardization Assessment and Analysis Thoroughly assess your current CI/CD pipelines Identify pain points and bottlenecks Analyze specific requirements and constraints devopsdays portugal 2024
Implementing CI/CD Standardization Define Standardization Goals Define goals and objectives, align with strategy and objectives Determine success, like reduced deployment times / error rates devopsdays portugal 2024
Implementing CI/CD Standardization Select Tools and Practices Choose tools & practices aligned with organization needs, goals Establish standard templates and configurations for pipelines Enforce coding standards for consistency and readability devopsdays portugal 2024
Implementing CI/CD Standardization Utilize Version Control Store pipeline configs as code in version control systems Implement branching and pull request strategies devopsdays portugal 2024
Implementing CI/CD Standardization Automated Testing and Validation Integrate automated testing and validation into templates Implement code reviews and peer validation early in dev process devopsdays portugal 2024
Implementing CI/CD Standardization Documentation and Training Create comprehensive docs for processes, configs, best practices Provide training to ensure understanding and effective use devopsdays portugal 2024
Optimizing CI/CD Standardization devopsdays portugal 2024
Optimizing CI/CD Standardization Continuous Monitoring & Improvement Detect pipeline issues and bottlenecks in real-time Establish culture of regular reviews and updating pipelines devopsdays portugal 2024
Optimizing CI/CD Standardization Governance & Compliance Implement governance policies to enforce pipeline standards Validate compliance with industry regulations / internal standards Regularly audit and assess adherence to standardized practices devopsdays portugal 2024
Optimizing CI/CD Standardization Scaling & Adaptation Ensure standardized templates can scale and adapt Maintain flexibility to accommodate unique project requirements devopsdays portugal 2024
Optimizing CI/CD Standardization Feedback Loop & Collaboration Foster collaborative environments where feedback & contributions encouraged Continuously communicate benefits of standardized pipelines & celebrate successes devopsdays portugal 2024
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CI/CD Interoperability seamless integration across diverse toolsets fosters flexibility in development environments devopsdays portugal 2024
Interoperability in CI/CD Systems Streamlined workflows Reduce manual intervention, increase automation with templates + reusable config Eliminate waste and improve efficiency Deliver faster with higher quality + better developer experience devopsdays portugal 2024
Interoperability in CI/CD Systems Cross-functional collaboration Have shared goals and break down silos Improve resource utilization and efficiency Leverage strengths and expertise of each team devopsdays portugal 2024
Interoperability in CI/CD Systems Flexibility and adaptability Respond quickly to rapid change by adjusting workflows, add new tools, adopt new practices Experiment and innovate quickly by leveraging new tools and technologies Increase efficiency by leveraging existing resources and tools devopsdays portugal 2024
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Advanced Interoperabilty Ecosystem integration Assemble customized toolchain tailored to your requirements Minimize manual intervention via End-to-end automation Greater visibility + traceability via aggregation of info devopsdays portugal 2024
Advanced Interoperabilty Ecosystem integration Role of community and Open Source Address potential interoperabilty challenges (case studies, submitting fixes) Create external community around your tools, gathering feedback directly devopsdays portugal 2024
Advanced Interoperabilty Troubleshooting and debugging Identify and resolve issues early Proactive problem solving with data and automation Faster resolution and improved reliability devopsdays portugal 2024
Advanced Interoperabilty Cross-platform deployment Provide uniform approach for diverse platforms Reduced complexity and increased efficiency Broader reach and greater impact devopsdays portugal 2024
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CI/CD Interoperability Challenges… …and Remedies Challenges Remedy Diverse Toolsets & Ecosystems Prioritize critical dependendencies, objectives Data formats and schema differences Implement unified data formats Authentication and Authorization Standardize methods, integrate governance Versioning and compatibility testing Clear versioning policies, regular compatibility testing Lack of documentation Prioritize efforts + allocate resources, implement standards + process devopsdays portugal 2024
DevEx reflects an organization’s values Jeremy (#DevRel & #DevEx) @IAmJerdog · Follow If your company does not already have a process for gathering feedback (internal & external) on your product and/or the tools you use, you will not have a good Developer Experience, and I seriously question your commitment to it. 4:57 PM · Jan 25, 2024 26 devopsdays portugal 2024 Reply Copy link Read more on X
DevEx is… …ruthlessly eliminating the barriers (and blockers) that keep your developers (and practitioners) from being successful -Me devopsdays portugal 2024
/in/jeremymeiss Thank You. @IAmJerdog @jerdog @jerdog@hachyderm.io devopsdays portugal 2024
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In this talk, we delve into the core aspects of CI/CD which can significantly impact Developer Experience: Pipeline Standardization and Interoperability. We’ll explore the pivotal role of standardized practices in CI/CD pipelines, fostering consistency and reducing friction in the development lifecycle. We will also look at how well-defined pipeline architecture and standardized configurations, can empower developers with a smoother and more efficient workflow.
We will also discuss the critical importance of interoperability in CI/CD systems. Enabling seamless collaboration across the diverse toolsets and environments that exist today is a core advantage of interoperability. This enhancing flexibility, and allows teams to leverage their preferred tools without compromising the overall development pipeline.
The attendees will walk away with a roadmap to creating a collaborative and efficient development culture which prioritizes Developer Experience through innovative CI/CD practices.
Resources
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IEEE Developer experience: Concept and definition
Published in: 2012 International Conference on Software and System Process (ICSSP) Date of Conference: 02-03 June 2012
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