Learn essential strategies for becoming a more effective Site Reliability Engineer in this conference talk from Stripe developer Julia Evans at SREcon17 Americas. Master practical approaches to debugging complex problems, including reading Linux kernel source code and leveraging specialized debugging tools. Discover why asking fundamental questions is a crucial skill, and understand how aligning with organizational needs can dramatically improve your impact. Gain confidence in contributing value as a developing SRE professional, even while still building expertise. Through real-world examples and practical insights, explore proven techniques for solving challenging infrastructure issues and collaborating effectively with teammates.
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SREcon17 Americas—So You Want to Be a Wizard
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USENIX