E41: Agile Meets DevOps

E41: Agile Meets DevOps

May 2, 2025Β·25 min
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Episode Description

Join Joel and Rodrigo as they unpack the often misunderstood relationship between Agile methodologies and DevOps practices. In this enlightening episode:

  • πŸ”„ Discover which came first - Agile or DevOps? (Spoiler: One created the need for the other)
  • 🧩 Learn why smaller stories lead to better outcomes in both Agile and DevOps environments
  • ⏱️ The importance of keeping build times under 10 minutes and how it affects team productivity
  • πŸš€ Real-world lessons from Webera's own projects: Green Mainframe vs. Daily Pulse
  • πŸ’‘ Why fewer environments might actually lead to better production results
  • 🍺 The Guinness factory experience and the proper ritual for pouring the perfect pint

While Rodrigo enjoys a Brazilian-brewed German Spaten, Joel stays true to tradition with his beloved Guinness, even sharing his desire to visit the famous factory in Dublin. The conversation flows naturally from casual music chat about U2 and The Beatles to deep technical insights about the practical implementation of Agile and DevOps principles.

Don't miss this honest discussion where Joel candidly shares both successes and failures from Webera's own development journey. Whether you're a developer, project manager, or just interested in how modern software gets built and deployed, this episode offers valuable lessons on finding the right balance between best practices and practical implementation.

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