Automation via scripting
After a short stretch break and two more beers, John is eager to describe his favorite way of delivering automation: scripting. He feels Alex will also like the idea, as it is easier than pure development but offers the same power with much better flexibility.
John: Finally, we can have automation in the cloud using classical scripting. This is an intermediate approach and very practical. You get lots of flexibility, but you continue to have no limits on what you can do. This makes it my favorite way of delivering automation.
Alex: How does it compare to the other options?
John: Let’s start with the similarities. You write one or multiple files in one scripting language, typically Python, Bash, or PowerShell. Again, we’re using imperative languages, where you write your logic and the code flow. You can also use the command-line interface or CLI.
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