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#358: Production is on fire. You need access to one table you have never touched. So you file an access request, then phone the desk to say you filed it, then Slack them to say you phoned, then walk over to say you Slacked. Twenty-five minutes later ... more

#357: Type a prompt, get code, fix the hallucinations, type another prompt. That is vibe coding, and it is a fine place to start. It is a terrible place to stay. So what comes next - and is spec-driven development actually it, or just waterfall weari... more

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#356: Fleet management means one thing to a DevOps engineer and something completely different to Tomas Kovacovsky. To Viktor it is a CD problem - a fleet of Kubernetes clusters he would rather not babysit. To Tomas it is hundreds of physical robots ... more

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#355: Picture your engineering team a year from now. A coding agent doing the coding. A testing agent on tests. A security agent on security. An infrastructure agent on infrastructure. All of them wired into GitHub and Jira, all of them working right... more

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Recent Guests

Tomas Kovacovsky
CTO at Brightpick, focused on warehousing robotics
Brightpick
Episode: DOP 356: Warehouse Robots Are a Distributed System
Miles Spencer
CEO of Reflekta.ai, guest on the episode
Reflekta.ai
Episode: DOP 354: Your Dead Founder Trains New Hires
Jeff Kuo
From Ragic
Ragic
Episode: DOP 352: No-Code Is the Guardrail Vibe Coding Needs
Andrei Kvapil
Contributor to Kubevirt, Cilium; maintainer for Cozystack
Aenix
Episode: DOP 347: Cozystack Turns Bare Metal Into a Managed Services Platform
Amit Patel
Engineer at Kiro, AWS developer tools advocate
Kiro (AWS-backed)
Episode: DOP 345: From Chat Prompt to Working Software with Kiro
Matt DeBergalis
CTO, Apollo GraphQL
Apollo GraphQL
Episode: DOP 343: Your APIs Were Never Built to Be the Front Door
Trevor Stuart
Former co-founder of Split.io, guest on the episode
Harness (formerly Split.io)
Episode: DOP 341: AI Widened the Highway but Nobody Rebuilt the Bridge
Anthony Eden
Founder and CEO at DNSimple
DNSimple
Episode: DOP 339: DNS Is Old Tech (And That's Why It Still Runs the Internet)
Evan Kaplan
CEO of InfluxData
InfluxData
Episode: DOP 337: Nanoseconds Matter - InfluxDB and the Future of Real-Time Data

Hosts

Darin Pope
Host of DevOps Paradox. Seasoned speaker and facilitator with deep experience in DevOps, software delivery, and platform engineering.
Viktor Farsic
Co-host of DevOps Paradox. Known for direct commentary, practical perspectives on AI in development, and governance in automation.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 192 ratings
  • Highly recommend!

    I recently discovered DevOps Paradox and have been consistently impressed by the depth of insights and knowledge shared in each episode. No matter the topic - you’re guaranteed to gain something from the conversations between Darin, Viktor, and their incredible guests. Go ahead and give it a “follow”, this podcast will quickly become a favorite in your feed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mvelasco07
    United States3 years ago
  • I’m grateful.

    My most favorite podcast about devops and everything around. Thank you Darin & Victor!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mariusz Zalewski
    Poland3 years ago
  • The best DevOps podcast so far

    It covers various topics both technical as well as soft skill, the discussion are intriguing and work well.

    I enjoy it very much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rotemovs
    Israel4 years ago
  • Stay up to date on DevOps, SRE, Cloud, Kubernetes, etc.

    Darin and Viktor do a great job of breaking down important concepts in a digestible manner that may not always be so simple.

    Highly recommend to anyone looking to get started with the DevOps space or stay up to date with the latest key developments and concepts!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    xdtsong
    United States4 years ago
  • Fantastic podcast, very entertaining and informative.

    I recently run into this gem, it’s a very entertaining and informative podcast. The hosts really compliment each other.

    Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VinicioSan79
    Canada5 years ago

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Guests are valued for their real-world experience and relevance to current tech trends.
The hosts' candor and willingness to challenge conventional wisdom are frequently highlighted.
Listeners appreciate the deep, practical insights into DevOps and platform engineering.

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DOP 356: Warehouse Robots Are a Distributed System
Q: How is the software stack organized on the robot and on the warehouse side?
Tomas describes a split with Python-based backend orchestration and C++ for the robot control, with edge computing at the customer site and cloud components for orchestration and GitOps, all synchronized with millisecond-level clock alignment.
DOP 352: No-Code Is the Guardrail Vibe Coding Needs
Q: What would you tell someone evaluating whether to use no-code vs vibe coding?
Evaluate based on the nature of the application, required control, and maintenance demands. No-code is great for business apps and rapid iteration, while vibe coding can offer more robust guardrails and deeper customization when combined with proper architecture.
DOP 352: No-Code Is the Guardrail Vibe Coding Needs
Q: How do you think maintenance changes when using AI-assisted coding?
Maintenance remains the top cost and risk; AI can accelerate initial creation, but you must plan for long-term upkeep, clarity, and scalability from the start, otherwise the project can degrade as complexity grows.
DOP 352: No-Code Is the Guardrail Vibe Coding Needs
Q: What do you see as the main advantage of no-code for professional teams today?
No-code can rapidly scaffold business processes and applications, enabling teams to move from idea to usable prototypes quickly, while AI assists with definitions and configurations; the real challenge is ensuring maintainability and integration with existing IT infrastructure.
DOP 328: The Real Cost of Build Versus Buy Decisions
Q: Let me give a hypothetical example. Let's say that I am building a AI start up to help developers write code. What would I build and what would I buy?
It's always a dilemma about the resources. Building without considering maintenance can be misleading.

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Two seasoned hosts explore the intersection of development, operations, and modern tooling, often focusing on how AI, platform engineering, and organizational dynamics reshape software delivery. Episodes emphasize practical strategies for scale, governance, and collaboration in complex tech environments, with a mix of candid opinions, tutorials, and vendor/contextual discussions. Noteworthy is the show's willingness to challenge conventional practices, discuss open-source implications, and compare historical cycles to today's AI-enabled changes, making it a valuable listen for engineers, site reliability professionals, and tech leaders evaluating how to modernize their teams and tooling.

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