The Importance of Trying a Workflow Manually Before Automating it
Leonardo Casoni
Manager - Cloud Operations | DevOps Institute Ambassador | ITIL 4 | PSMII | Value Stream Management | GDPR - ISO 27001
As a DevOps Engineer, it's important to automate workflows to improve efficiency and productivity.
However, it's equally important to understand the workflow in depth before automating it.
One way to do this is by trying the workflow manually.
When you try a workflow manually, you get first-hand experience of the bottlenecks, constraints, and challenges.
You'll be able to see how the workflow fits into the bigger picture, and what impact it has on other processes.
By doing this, you can ask the right questions to developers and stakeholders to ensure that the workflow is optimized for the team's needs.
While it may seem time-consuming to manually go through a workflow, it's a crucial step that can save time and resources in the long run.
By identifying the challenges upfront, you can ensure that the automation solution is tailored to the specific needs of the team, and avoids common pitfalls.
In conclusion, taking the time to try a workflow manually before automating it can lead to better results, and more efficient and effective processes.
Don't rush into automation without first understanding the workflow in-depth.
As DevOps Engineers, our goal is to continuously improve processes, and taking the time to understand the workflow is a key step towards achieving that goal.