#312: In this episode, the discussion focuses on the complexities and strategic considerations of migrating from VMWare to platforms like KubeVirt and OpenStack. Kevin Jackson, Director of Product Management at Trilio, joins the discussion to share insights on the challenges, benefits, and operational implications of such migrations. Topics include the intricacies of managing virtualization and cloud environments, the potential pitfalls and cost implications, and the importance of understanding existing applications before making a switch. Kevin highlights the significance of thorough research, involving partners, and the concept of lift and shift during migrations. The session also touches on the evolving role of Kubernetes in managing both applications and infrastructure, and the potential for KubeVirt to serve as a transitional technology.

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#311: In this episode, Viktor and Darin delve into the transformative impact of AI on project development. Viktor discusses how AI tools like Claude Code and Taskmaster have significantly reduced the time required for project development, bringing it down from a month to just a few days. They explore the components of AI-driven development, such as LLMs, agents, and MCP servers, and the roles they play. Viktor shares his personal experiences with AI, including the use of Taskmaster for generating comprehensive PRDs, and how tools like memory MCPs have enhanced productivity. They also touch on the practicality and affordability of AI tools, and the transition from traditional programming to AI-assisted development. The discussion provides insights into the future of AI in everyday coding tasks and project management.

Claude Code

https://www.anthropic.com/claude-code

Cursor

https://cursor.com/

Taskmaster

https://www.task-master.dev/

Memory MCP

https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers/tree/main/src/memory

OpenRouter

https://openrouter.ai/

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#310: In this episode, Darin and Viktor sit down with Tim Beattie, co-founder and CEO of Stellafai, to chat about the myths and realities of DevOps and Agile in today's workplaces. They dive into how DevOps and Agile should be seen more as philosophies rather than just titles on a business card. Tim shares his take on why roles like DevOps Engineer can actually create more silos and how the real goal should be about breaking down those barriers. They also talk about the crucial role of leadership in fostering a safe environment where teams can speak up and innovate. With references to aerospace and software industries, they show how adaptive practices are super important for staying relevant.

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