Automation Is Hard and We Are Doing It Wrong

Explore the challenges and misconceptions surrounding automation in software development through this insightful conference talk by Johan Abildskov at GOTO Copenhagen 2022. Delve into the key aspects of DevOps, examine why organizations often approach automation incorrectly, and discover the prerequisites for scaling effectively. Learn about what should be automated, the complexity involved in automation processes, and why automation should be treated as software. Gain valuable insights on common pitfalls in automation initiatives and walk away with practical takeaways to improve your approach to automation in your software organization.

Intro
What is DevOps?
Organizations are wrong about automation
Prerequisite for scale
What do we automate?
Is automation complex?
Automation is software
We do automation initiatives wrong
Key takeaways
Outro