Conway’s Law, DevOps, and Your Source Code - cat /dev/brain
In many software development teams practicing DevOps, the application code, automated tests, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) are often stored in separate repositories. However, this separation can lead to a dysfunctional organization and architecture.
The article argues that IaC is just like any other code, and it's essential to keep all the artifacts, including Docker files, Helm charts, CloudFormation or CDK, Terraform, shell scripts, CI/CD definitions, SQL scripts, etc., in one repository. This includes writing automated tests, both unit and system/integration tests.
The article highlights several reasons for keeping IaC alongside application code:
It's easier to reason about a service when all the code lives in one repo.
Versioning is much simpler when all the artifacts live in one repository.
The line between 'application' or 'service' code and IaC is increasingly becoming blurred.
The article concludes that keeping Conway's Law top of mind when making architectural decisions, planning source code repository layouts, and making organizational changes is key to setting up your organization for success. Ignoring or fighting against Conway's Law will result in a dysfunctional organization and architecture.
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