Re:Automation is the serialization of understanding
by arinlen on Wednesday April 20, 2022 @06:26AM
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> The problem with most CI/CD systems is that people tightly couple themselves to the tool without really understanding it - the point the article is making.
It's worth noting that tight coupling to CICD services doesn't happen by accident. Not only do CICD services encourage that as a way to hold on to customers but also adding abstraction layers increases the cost of maintaining stuff. I mean, CICD services have their happy path, which implies tight coupling, and doing anything that steps out of this path won't lead to a smooth experience.
It's worth noting that tight coupling to CICD services doesn't happen by accident. Not only do CICD services encourage that as a way to hold on to customers but also adding abstraction layers increases the cost of maintaining stuff. I mean, CICD services have their happy path, which implies tight coupling, and doing anything that steps out of this path won't lead to a smooth experience.