Most SREs are comfortable with Python, but our product is written in C#, and we can reduce SRE blockers while increasing collaboration by getting our SREs comfo

Most SREs are comfortable with Python, but our product is written in C#, and we can reduce SRE blockers while increasing collaboration by getting our SREs comfortable with C#/.NET. Here's what I've learned through the process: Hurdle 1: SREs love Macs, but some of our projects need to build for Windows. We use VMs or VPS to solve. Clunky, but it gets the job done. Hurdle 2: Python Devs are not used to a real IDE. There's a learning curve with Visual Studio or Rider. Just requires exposure and time. Hurdle 3: Async in C#/.NET is confusing. The internet is full of contradicting advice. Experienced Devs have a hard time explaining all the nuances. The solution again is exposure and practice. Hurdle 4: Entity Framework or "Why can't I just use SQL?". More practice/exposure. IMHO most take a liking to the pampering provided by the ecosystem once they clear those hurdles and latch on.