The future of software engineering is SRE | Swizec Teller

Operational excellence emerges as the key differentiator in software engineering as code generation becomes inexpensive. The focus shifts to running systems reliably at scale, ensuring recovery from failures, maintaining security, and fostering trust for long-term maintenance. For example, organizations that prioritize Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) can significantly enhance their operational capabilities. ### Breakdown of Key Information: - Core Claim: Operational excellence becomes essential as code generation costs decrease. - Focus Areas: - Running systems reliably at scale - Recovery from failures - Security and trust - Long-term maintenance - Value Proposition: Software engineering evolves into programming that emphasizes performance over time. - SRE's Role: Site Reliability Engineering is crucial for achieving high operational standards.