#0004 - Embedded DevOps to the Rescue

The Embedded Frontier

In this episode, Jacob Benningo discusses the importance of DevOps in the embedded software development industry. He emphasizes the need for DevOps to improve project delivery, efficiency, and product quality. Jacob provides insights into the principles of DevOps, the implementation of CI/CD pipelines, and the impact of DevOps on software development processes. He also shares actionable steps for implementing DevOps in embedded software development.

Takeaways

• Embedded DevOps is crucial for improving project delivery, efficiency, and product quality in embedded software development.
• The principles of DevOps include incremental value delivery, improved collaboration, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Implementing a CI/CD pipeline is essential for automating software development processes and improving code quality.
• DevOps transforms how embedded systems are developed, leading to cleaner and more efficient software development processes.
• Actionable steps for implementing DevOps include defining an ideal pipeline, creating a roadmap, and setting up a DevOps framework for remote software building.

Chapters

1. Introduction to DevOps in Embedded Systems (00:00:00)

2. The Problem with Delivering on Time and on Budget (00:02:27)

3. Four Core Principles of DevOps (00:04:49)

4. The Agile Connection to DevOps (00:07:16)

5. Creating a Value Feedback Loop (00:09:42)

6. Implementing DevOps: CI/CD Pipelines (00:12:02)

7. The Importance of Testing and Reporting (00:16:52)

8. Action Items for Adopting DevOps (00:24:06)

9. Closing Thoughts and Upcoming Topics (00:28:59)