Feeling Overwhelmed with My GCP and Terraform Setup – Any Advice?

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Asked By TechWhiz42 On

Hey folks! I'm a Senior DevOps Engineer working with a pretty intricate tech stack that includes GCP, Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, Jenkins, and Spinnaker, among others. The problem is that there's a lot of automation and older configurations that make it tricky to see how everything integrates. The original team had a large setup, and I'm trying to reverse engineer some of it, but it feels daunting. I'd love to hear any tips, resources, or even mentorship from those who have faced similar challenges. Thanks in advance for any help!

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Answered By AI_Wizard23 On

Have you thought about leveraging AI tools to help manage or troubleshoot? There are platforms out there, like kiro.dev, that can help you deal with issues you might not even know exist! It’s worth exploring if you’re feeling stuck. Just a thought!

Answered By CloudGuru17 On

I get where you're coming from! It's common for DevOps setups to grow into a chaotic mix, especially if no one documented things. What's specifically tripping you up? Are you new to GCP or some of the tools? Try breaking it down by the lifecycle of your app—start from the moment you merge a branch and work backwards to understand the workflow better.

Answered By LegacyHunter99 On

Ah, the classic 'black box' problem! A lot of times, the original builders of a system leave without proper documentation, which makes it tough for newcomers. If you can, decide which legacy functions are still necessary and if there’s any way to replace old systems with something like machine learning. I recommend using GCP to set up new cloud instances while phasing out any old, problematic ones. If you’re facing budget constraints, definitely bring this up to management!

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