‘It is really good. If you are a programmer, you journey is very likely to be a unique one’: Struggling to stay engaged with non-fiction books? What’s your method of consumption?

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My Take

Okay, so listening to this book is definitely the way to go. Trust me on this one: it’s not super dense like other nonfiction books, so you won’t be drowning in highlights. Plus, it’s a bit too basic to read like a novel.

It’s a fantastic way to absorb DevOps principles while you’re doing everyday stuff like working out or doing the dishes. I usually struggle to stay engaged with non-fiction, but this book kept me hooked.

Now, on to the good stuff. This book is really solid. If you’re a programmer, your journey is bound to be unique. When I started programming, my team was already implementing the principles from this book. Everything was streamlined, automated, and Agile.

If you’re new to DevOps, you’ll probably recognize a bunch of characters in this book. There’s a lot to learn from it.

In today’s programming world, these principles are pretty much standard. This book can be a great addition to your daily routine and might inspire you to be more organized.

Bottom Line

The story follows Bill as he transforms a struggling IT department at Parts Unlimited. Along the way, you’ll learn about Agile, Lean, and DevOps, and how they can benefit any organization. Here are some key takeaways:

1. Document procedures whenever possible.
2. Avoid having a lone star programmer who knows everything. Spread the knowledge!
3. Automate repetitive tasks like Unit testing and Deployments.
4. Delete tech debt ASAP. Use points 1 and 3 to tackle this.
5. Dive into Agile and Lean methodologies if you’re up for it.