In this insightful episode, we sit down with Patrick Debois, the “godfather of DevOps”, for an in-depth conversation about the evolution of DevOps, the rise of generative AI, and the future of computing.

With 15 years in the DevOps space, Patrick shares his unique perspective on the cycles of technological change, from CI/CD pipelines to the impact of microservices. We also dive into the transformative role AI is playing in software development, productivity tools, and automation.

Patrick reflects on how AI has helped streamline code editing, testing, and incident response, while also addressing the challenges of ensuring reliability in AI-generated code. He talks about the potential future of computing—where we might rely on specifications instead of manually writing code—and speculates on what IT operations will look like in 10 years.

This episode is perfect for anyone interested in DevOps, AI, or the future of IT, offering both technical insights and philosophical reflections on how technology is shaping our world.

Key Topics: The history and evolution of DevOps The role of AI in enhancing productivity and automating tasks How AI is reshaping software development workflows Predictions on the future of IT operations and infrastructure Balancing automation and human intervention in complex systems The ethical and security challenges posed by AI advancements