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What is DevOps? We will attempt to answer this and many more questions.

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#373: A company lays off 4,000 people the same day it posts record revenue, and the stock jumps. Is that really because of AI? Or just a really good press release?

Layoffs used to mean a company was bleeding cash. Now they show up next to record qu... more

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#372: Your company bought everyone a ChatGPT or Claude license. Problem solved, right? A few people never touch it. Most use it like a drive-through window -- type a question, grab the answer, leave. And the ones using it all day for emails assume th... more

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#371: You've got an idea, two friends, and a coding agent. Why would you pay for a CRM when you can vibe code one this weekend? Day one, it looks great. You love it.

Then day 30 shows up. Somebody else needs access, a new feature breaks an old one,... more

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#370: Will AI replace QA testers? Three years ago, manual testers were told to learn automation or find another job. Now the automation engineers are hearing the same thing about AI. Same speech, new audience.

Here's the thing. Nobody can test ever... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Daigle
Chief AI Officer at chiefaiofficer.com
chiefaiofficer.com
Episode: DOP 372: Using AI Every Day Doesn't Make You Good at It
Eddie Cliff
VP and GM of SMB and Growth Products at Salesforce
Salesforce
Episode: DOP 371: Should You Vibe Code Your Own CRM?
Shubha Govil
From Sauce Labs
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Episode: DOP 370: Will AI Replace QA Testers?
Dan Fernandez
VP of Product Management, Developer Services at Salesforce
Salesforce
Episode: DOP 369: Vibe Coding Without the Slop
Jeff Keyes
From Allstacks, discussing AI, product management, and tooling
Allstacks
Episode: DOP 368: The AI Productivity Paradox
David Mytton
Guest on the show, security expert
Arcjet
Episode: DOP 366: How to Prevent npm Supply Chain Attacks
Dr. Victoria Mensch
Psychologist turned leadership expert who runs offsite programs with Silicon Valley leaders
SV Executive Academy
Episode: DOP 364: How to Avoid Burnout as a Leader
Alex Casalboni
Speaker from Unleash
Unleash
Episode: DOP 362: Feature Flags vs Canary Deployments
Birol Yildiz
From iAlert, guest on the show
iAlert
Episode: DOP 360: What Is an AI SRE?

Hosts

Darin Pope
Host of DevOps Paradox, frequently discusses DevOps history, governance, and practical patterns in software delivery.
Viktor Farsic
Co-host known for direct, no-nonsense debate on tech topics and practical engineering lessons.
Darren Pope
Co-host offering senior-level insights on DevOps practices and industry trends.
Victor Farsi
Co-host credited for contribution to DevOps discussions and guest interactions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 194 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
    Poland4 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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Listeners praise candid, practical insights and the hosts' no-nonsense style.
Guests are consistently strong, with a good mix of practitioners and experts.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

DOP 369: Vibe Coding Without the Slop
Q: Why is the concept of vibe coding seen as both empowering and risky in enterprise environments?
Vibe coding empowers broader groups to participate in development by providing higher-level tooling, but without proper governance, guardrails, and measurable quality, it can lead to inconsistent outcomes and security risks across production systems.
DOP 366: How to Prevent npm Supply Chain Attacks
Q: Can you explain in more detail what Arcjet does and how it helps with runtime policy enforcement?
Arcjet provides runtime policy enforcement by letting developers write security policies in code and deploy them alongside the application. It can enforce budget controls, prevent automation abuse, and detect issues like prompt injections, with the option to manage policies via a web UI or remote rules, ensuring security is integrated into the development flow rather than left as an afterthought.
DOP 364: How to Avoid Burnout as a Leader
Q: Is leadership really that dense to think they can go to an offsite and come back and it doesn't affect us negatively?
Dr. Mensch discusses how leadership development and offsite learnings can be limited if not integrated with the daily operations and culture, emphasizing practical application and accountability.
DOP 360: What Is an AI SRE?
Q: What guardrails exist to prevent runaway costs or unsafe actions?
Guardrails include token budgets, human-in-the-loop options, pre-approved action classes, verification steps, and the ability to escalate to a human when thresholds are exceeded or confidence is low.
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.

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The show examines DevOps, SRE, cloud, and modern software delivery through practical, no-nonsense conversations. Episodes blend technical depth with candid host banter, exploring topics like feature management, AI-assisted workflows, governance, and the economics of modern pipelines. Guests range from platform builders and security experts to robotics and AI practitioners, providing real-world perspectives on deploying at scale, managing risk, and maintaining velocity without sacrificing reliability. A notable hallmark is the hosts' willingness to challenge buzzwords and share hard-earned lessons, making it a strong fit for engineers, leaders, and practitioners who want actionable insights and blunt, experience-based takes.

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2. Eddie Cliff
3. Shubha Govil
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5. Jeff Keyes
6. David Mytton
7. Dr. Victoria Mensch
8. Alex Casalboni

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