The Future of the Forge: Unpacking the Big (and Small) Changes

Pulling the Strings

It’s all good news, we promise! The Forge has always been the go-to spot for Puppet users to find, download, and update content and modules. On this episode, we're revealing a few of the exciting changes that are going to make the Forge even easier and more valuable for all Puppet users, like personalization, filters, and features to track module versions and updates against your Puppet file.

As of today, there are 7,508 modules on the Puppet Forge – some active, some deprecated, some created and supported by Puppet Labs, some by community groups like Vox Pupuli. While it’s become a hub for all Puppet users, we've heard feedback on ways it could be even better. We see a brighter future for the Forge – one built for and shaped by users like you! Join Ben Ford as he talks to Forge Product Manager Saurabh Karwa about what the Forge is today, the subtle changes that are already in the works, the near-term roadmap, and the long-term vision for the Forge.

Speakers:

• Ben Ford, Community Lead at Puppet by Perforce
• Saurabh Karwa, Product Manager at Puppet by Perforce

Highlights:

• Introducing Saurabh, the Product Manager for the Puppet Forge
• What the Forge is today and what it needs to become THE place for Puppet users
• The role of the Puppet Community in shaping the future of the Forge
• Adding personalization, new filters, and features to track module versions and updates
• Why you should join our new Ecosystem Advisory Board

Links:

• Join the Puppet Community Slack
• Tell us what you think of the Forge and PDK with the Ecosystem Advisory Board survey
• Email Saurabh at [e-mail]