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zwischenzug · 2016-11-11
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A lot of this was the motivation for writing the book we wrote on Docker in Practice [1]. The reality of implementing such a technology requires a combination of improvisation, technical nous, bluffing, and a willingness to work through the inevitable problems [2].
I've talked about the relative immaturity of Docker as a used system (outside of dev) [3] and am struck often by how rarely people understand that it's still a work in progress, albeit one that can massively transform your business. The hype works.
That said, Docker can work fantastically in production, but you need to understand its limits and start small.
[1] https://www.amazon.com/Docker-Practice-Ian-Miell/dp/16172927... - working on 2nd edition, if anyone has any suggestions @ianmiell
[2] Blog: https://medium.com/@zwischenzugs
About 5 years ago I read 'Getting Things Done' and (despite my misgivings) it literally changed my life.
Since then I've:
- set up a JIRA to track ALL the things I work on
- written a book https://www.amazon.com/Docker-Practice-Ian-Miell/dp/16172927... (and am currently writing a second edition)
- started a blog https://zwischenzugs.wordpress.com/
- changed jobs
- become a speaker https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ian+miell
- started an open source project that helps me automation my spare time tech work: http://ianmiell.github.io/shutit/
And now I feel I've got MORE time than I had before I read it, and better time with kids etc..
The takeaway from this is that if you get serious about managing your time the benefits can be awesome.
Although when your kids are very young (we had two demanding ones under 2) don't be too hard on yourself - it's really hard!