Conquering Operational Toil: The 'Do-Nothing' Scripting Approach
2025-02-08
Every ops team struggles with manual procedures. This article introduces 'do-nothing' scripting: a technique where each step of a manual process (like user account provisioning) is encapsulated in a function within a script. While the script itself doesn't automate the steps, it provides a structured framework, lowering the barrier to entry for future automation. This approach improves focus, reduces errors from missed steps, and builds a library of reusable functions, ultimately leading to efficient toil reduction over time.
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