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Austin Rotter on Understanding the Importance of ‘Everything as Code’

Austin Rotter of Hoboken, New Jersey shares his insights on "Everything as Code".

By Austin RotterPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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Everything as code is a way to manage the various components of an organization’s infrastructure, including its tools and software. It takes the manual processes that people perform and turns them into code so that machines can perform those tasks. This process is then documented and can be accessed by humans. Everything that teams need to agree on is automatically “codified” into a configuration file that machines can access.

Through Everything as Code, people can get the best out of their work by allowing them to think through complex problems and collaborate with others. It then lets machines perform those tasks for them. This eliminates manual intervention and allows them to get the most out of their projects.

Repeatability

All of the processes, policies and descriptions in a project are written down in code so that they can easily be replicated. For instance, a developer might want to create a policy that only US residents can access business accounts.

With an updated time zone, a European developer can easily copy the same policy to work with their European counterparts. This eliminates the need for them to reinvent the wheel and allows them to get the most out of their projects.

Scalability

Defining a configuration as code allows systems to scale up and down quickly without the risk of error. Also, since environments can be spun up anywhere, testing becomes more effortless. A code-defined climate allows people to run tests and develop applications as close to their actual state as possible.

Through an as-code approach, developers can test their changes before releasing them to the public, reducing security risks and errors. Also, they can focus on more differentiated projects by freeing up their time.

Security

When a security configuration and policy are moved out of their traditional black boxes and into policy files, teams can treat them like any other software. This means that they can check them in and review them just like any other software.

They can then quickly point to the code when they must prove that their policies comply. Having a policy file allows teams to improve their security continuously.

ABOUT AUSTIN ROTTER

Operating out of New York, New York, Austin Rotter is a skilled and knowledgeable PR professional whose experience in the industry spans more than ten years. He has spent his career carving out a space and establishing himself as a standout in the industry through his focus, insight, and perseverance.

Throughout his career, Austin has established a skill set involving areas like business branding for established and emerging companies, media strategy, and media relations. He has worked with institutions ranging from hyper-growth tech companies to auspicious startups to prominent Fortune 1000 brands.

One aspect of mentorship that can be incredibly beneficial is seeing a respected industry professional take the time and effort to prioritize a healthy work-life balance. When building a career, it can be all too easy to fall into a pattern of burning the candle at both ends; as an entrepreneur, Austin Rotter knows just how important it is to find that balance in order to avoid burnout and maintain one’s mental health.

To balance out his busy work life, keep him grounded, and remind him why he works as hard as he does, Austin has a loving wife, a wonderful child, and a great dog by his side in all matters of life. Together, they enjoy imbibing the local culture of New Jersey and New York, taking in the incredible cuisines and sites, and passing the time with one another.

A New York-based sports fan, Austin enjoys baseball, football, basketball, and hockey the most, rooting for the Mets, the Jets, the Knicks, and the Rangers, respectively. That being said, he’ll cheer on any team from New York, no matter the sport.

Learn more about the impacts of leadership and mentorship by visiting Austin Rotter’s blog page, and don’t forget to visit his sites on professionalism, entrepreneurship, and technology for even more insight from Austin!

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Austin Rotter

Austin Rotter is a Public Relations executive living in Hoboken, New Jersey, who operates professionally out of New York. Austin's particular skills lie in media strategy, media relations, and branding businesses.

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