About the talk I gave at at #MacDevOpsYVR 2025

I walked through how we migrated our #Munki workflows to full #Git based CI/CD using #DevOps — with automation, caching servers, git hooks, cloud CDNs and everything in between.

2025 MDO conference postmortem Published: 2025-06-25 Mat X JD Strong **MDO Podcast hosts:** Mat X, JD and Nick In this episode of the MacDevOps YVR Podcast, we conduct a postmortem reflection on this year’s Mac DevOps conference, assessing our successes and exploring areas for improvement. Joined by my co-hosts JD and Nick, we delve into our thoughts on the conference’s organization, feedback received, and the community’s overall response. Our emphasis on collaboration and communication is a cornerstone of our initiative, which aims to unite developers and IT professionals in tackling common challenges using open-source software. We kick off the discussion by expressing our excitement over the various aspects of the conference, particularly the vibrant atmosphere fostered among attendees. We highlight some technical hurdles, including an unexpected HDMI issue that temporarily challenged our operations. However, through quick thinking and teamwork—thanks to tools like VLC—we overcame these obstacles and stream the workshops effectively. We reflect on the invaluable contributions made by our attendees, volunteers, and sponsors, which helped to create a memorable experience. Sifting through our experiences, we look closer at the lineup of engaging speakers who shared valuable insights on Mac management, DevOps methodologies, and community projects. We discuss the importance of these presentations in encouraging dialogue and sparking new ideas among attendees. The spontaneous talks that emerged from audience members demonstrate the positive energy and collaboration that define our community. It’s inspiring to see participants evolve from attendees to presenters, sharing what they have learned and experienced. The podcast also discusses the Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges incorporated into the conference. With more participants engaging this year, we acknowledge the progress in fostering cooperation and knowledge-sharing among teams. We analyze the design of the challenges and share our thoughts on making future events even more accessible and inviting for all skill levels. We are committed to iterating on feedback and improving the conference experience year over year. As we discuss logistics, Nick recounts specific equipment challenges faced during setup, providing insights into the real-life intricacies of hosting a significant event. We also applaud our sponsors and the essential role they play in supporting the conference. Without their contributions, organizing such a comprehensive experience would not be possible. Our gratitude extends to those behind the scenes, like our photographer and graphic designers, who brought our vision to life. To wrap up the episode, we express our sincere appreciation for all who attended, volunteered, and supported the conference. With plans for next year already brewing, we emphasize the importance of early feedback and engagement from our community to ensure continual improvement. We are excited about the possibility of bringing the conference to a new location due to the unique challenges next year, and we reaffirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming environment for all participants. As we bid farewell, we encourage everyone to stay connected and continue the dialogue that keeps our community thriving. ## Chapters 0:02 Welcome to the MacDevOps Podcast 1:26 Conference Reflections and Highlights 4:07 HDMI Troubles and Solutions 8:16 AV Production Challenges 10:12 Inspiring Keynote Moments 13:31 Capture the Flag Adventures 16:19 Enhancements for Next Year 18:52 Future of MacDevOps Conference 19:25 Acknowledging Our Sponsors 22:31 Gratitude and Community Spirit 25:13 Shoutout MacDevOps YVR 2025 conference playlist ### MDO Socials Please follow our accounts on Mastodon, Twitter or Facebook for news and updates: * https://mastodon.social/@mdoyvr * https://bsky.app/profile/mdoyvr.com * https://www.linkedin.com/company/mdoyvr-conference/ * https://twitter.com/MacDevOpsYVR * https://www.facebook.com/MacDevOpsYVR

It’s our annual Post-mortem Podcast. Have a listen, and enjoy our voices in the ether. We talk planning and our thoughts on the conference. #MacDevOpsYVR #mdoyvr https://mdopod.com/2025-mdo-conference-postmortem/

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Reminder: One week until the Apple/Star Wars/FreeBSD Capture the Flag from #MacDevOpsYVR 2024. Comes with learning how to review an Apple System Diagnostic, Scavenger Hunt, and a progressive story using Systems Admin and Security features to get on a live macOS Device. Starts March 31st […]