DOP 287: Automating Dependency Updates with Renovate

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#287: In the world of software development, updating dependencies remains a crucial yet often neglected task. Many developers dread the manual labor involved, especially considering potential compatibility issues and the risk of breaking existing functionality.

In this episode, we talk with Rhys Arkins, the creator of Renovate, about the origins of the project and how dependency update automation helps with software development efficiency and security.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhys-arkins-5a643a/

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DOP 287: Automating Dependency Updates with Renovate

DevOps Paradox

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published about a year ago

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In this episode, we talk with Rhys Arkins, the creator of Renovate, about the origins of the project and how dependency update automation helps with software development efficiency and security.

Rhys' contact information:

X (Formerly Twitter): https://x.com/rarkins

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhys-arkins-5a643a/

YouTube channel:

https://youtube.com/devopsparadox

Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts:

https://www.devopsparadox.com/review-podcast/

Slack:

https://www.devopsparadox.com/slack/

Connect with us at:

https://www.devopsparadox.com/contact/

309 episodes

#Darin Pope #Viktor Farcic #Docker #Kubernetes #DevOps #Tech #Software Development

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