DevOps Lessons from Fly Fishing - Applying Systems Thinking and Adaptability

Explore a unique conference talk that draws parallels between fly fishing and DevOps principles. Dive into the Wilson River in Oregon as the backdrop for understanding sociotechnical systems theory and its application to software development. Discover how systems thinking, feedback loops, collaboration, adaptability, and continuous learning are essential in both fly fishing and DevOps practices. Examine the importance of resilience through problem-solving and the role of ethics, community, and sustainability in both domains. Gain insights into how seemingly unrelated activities can provide valuable lessons for improving DevOps practices and fostering a more holistic approach to software development and operations.

intro
preamble
who am i?
wilson river, oregon
how many groups care? -lots!
sociotechnical systems theory
introverted, me?
fly fishing and devops principles
essence of systems thinking
systems thinking
feedback and iterative improvement
collaboration and shared knowledge
adaptability and continuous learning
conditions change
adaptability and continuous learning
resilience through problem solving
ethics, community, and sustainability
so, why do i care about this stuff?
conclusion