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Ask HN: Does DevOps have a future?

4 points by sidcool 11y ago

With all the negativity towards DevOps over here, it makes me wonder if getting my hands into DevOps is worth the effort. Suggestions, ideas, discussions and brickbats welcome.

dkarapetyan 11y ago
DevOps doesn't really mean anything. Do you like working on infrastructure problems and in general working with systems instead of products? The trick is to not style yourself as one thing or another. I like to tell people I'm a problem solver that happens to use code and systems to solve problems. It just so happens that currently the intersection of my interests falls under the heading of DevOps. Also, why do you care what people think? If you can solve problems then someone will pay you money to solve problems. Continue to advance your problem solving abilities and you'll never be out of a job, DevOps or otherwise. Just to get the point across one more time: Stop caring what HN or any other place says about technology in general and just continue to advance your skills regardless of anyone's opinion.
- czbond 11y ago
  Learn enough to be well rounded, and to not seem naive. I've met front end coders who can't perform "git clone's" without a GUI. I've met very experienced programmers who can't setup a basic ssh tunnel. I lose respect for anyone who says "this is my domain, and I don't leave it" - not matter what domain that is. Learn basic devops, and agile, and front end, and back end, and data analysis, etc. It's all fun.
poof131 11y ago
Depends on what you want. DevOps is incredibly in demand. My VP of engineering said it is the toughest to fill role. It is critical for companies operating at scale. However, you are away from product, so over to you.
penguinlinux 11y ago
I don't see why there is negativity against devops. I live in New York and it is hard to fill this role. I get job offers all the time and the market is hot in New York and California. expect salaries around 150K to 190K if you are a good Admin who transitioned to devops. :) times are great.
ErikRogneby 11y ago
It absolutely has a future, but in the future it will just be called IT.

4 points by sidcool 11y ago

With all the negativity towards DevOps over here, it makes me wonder if getting my hands into DevOps is worth the effort. Suggestions, ideas, discussions and brickbats welcome.

dkarapetyan 11y ago

DevOps doesn't really mean anything. Do you like working on infrastructure problems and in general working with systems instead of products? The trick is to not style yourself as one thing or another. I like to tell people I'm a problem solver that happens to use code and systems to solve problems. It just so happens that currently the intersection of my interests falls under the heading of DevOps. Also, why do you care what people think? If you can solve problems then someone will pay you money to solve problems. Continue to advance your problem solving abilities and you'll never be out of a job, DevOps or otherwise. Just to get the point across one more time: Stop caring what HN or any other place says about technology in general and just continue to advance your skills regardless of anyone's opinion.

czbond 11y ago
Learn enough to be well rounded, and to not seem naive. I've met front end coders who can't perform "git clone's" without a GUI. I've met very experienced programmers who can't setup a basic ssh tunnel. I lose respect for anyone who says "this is my domain, and I don't leave it" - not matter what domain that is. Learn basic devops, and agile, and front end, and back end, and data analysis, etc. It's all fun.

poof131 11y ago

Depends on what you want. DevOps is incredibly in demand. My VP of engineering said it is the toughest to fill role. It is critical for companies operating at scale. However, you are away from product, so over to you.

penguinlinux 11y ago

I don't see why there is negativity against devops. I live in New York and it is hard to fill this role. I get job offers all the time and the market is hot in New York and California. expect salaries around 150K to 190K if you are a good Admin who transitioned to devops. :) times are great.

ErikRogneby 11y ago

It absolutely has a future, but in the future it will just be called IT.