In this post, we will be looking at implementing custom model binding, to work with additional formats in the DateTime type in .NET. Before sharing some code, let's first talk about what we are trying to achieve. By default, the DateTime binding mechanism does not work with custom date formats. So in this post, we … Continue reading Custom Model Binding of DateTime in .NET
Tag: Culture
Avoiding Cultural Anti-Patterns
In this post, we look at the importance of avoiding anti-patterns during the transformation to DevOps.Following on from learning about specific challenges of breaking down silos between teams and understanding the importance of culture in DevOps, we now look at the challenges as a whole of building culture in DevOps, specifically the anti-patterns that can … Continue reading Avoiding Cultural Anti-Patterns
Breaking Down Silos
In this post, we are exploring the methods we can use to break down silos in your company. Successfully achieving this is a key requirement to success in DevOps.In DevOps, culture is brought about by the need to break down silos in your organization between certain teams. Silo mentality is behavior driven and can be … Continue reading Breaking Down Silos
The Role of Communication in DevOps
In this post, we take an introductory look at how communication influences DevOps.Put quite simply, communication in DevOps is fundamental. That along with collaboration are the two biggest things your company can look to improve to make DevOps a success.Imagine if developers and operations we able to communicate better with each other. From an infrastructure … Continue reading The Role of Communication in DevOps
Phases of DevOps Maturity
In this post, we look at the four different phases of maturity in DevOps, from waterfall, through to continuous deployment.Over the past few years, there has been a real focus on maturity in DevOps. Usually this manifests in the form of assessments to gauge where you are, almost like a benchmark exercise.I'm a big fan … Continue reading Phases of DevOps Maturity
Maintaining a DevOps Mindset
In this post, we take a look at the challenge of maintaining a DevOps mindset, especially in the face of adversity.This is post 10/100 in the 100 Days of DevOps series.Speaking from a personal perspective, I can certainly say that a DevOps mindset helps me with adversity. However, when you've invested lots of time building … Continue reading Maintaining a DevOps Mindset
Five Cultural Changes Needed for DevOps
Through my experience, a tight number of changes will help in the adoption of DevOps. In this post, we take a look at five changes you need to make.This is day 9/100 in the 100 Days of DevOps series.Does the phrase "rapid innovation," "time to market," "customer-centricity," and "acting like a start-up" ring a bell? … Continue reading Five Cultural Changes Needed for DevOps
Challenges of Building DevOps Culture
In this post, we look at DevOps culture further and explore the challenges of building culture in DevOps.This is day 4/100 in the 100 Days of DevOps series.As part of the adoption of DevOps in your company, you are highly likely to have come across challenges to your DevOps transformation. This is normal, and to … Continue reading Challenges of Building DevOps Culture
Building a DevOps Culture
In this post, we are taking a look at how to build a DevOps culture that helps your company on the road to DevOps transformation.This is day 3/100 in the 100 Days of DevOps series.One of the biggest misconceptions is that you can hire a load of DevOps Engineers, build a team and viola, you … Continue reading Building a DevOps Culture