Ansible vs. Python: Simplify Automation

Summary: The video discusses the choice between using Ansible or Python for creating a new virtual machining application on a public cloud provider. It highlights the advantages of Ansible, particularly its simplicity and ease of use for automation tasks.

Keypoints:

• The task involves creating a virtual machining application on a public cloud.
• The options considered are Ansible and Python for automation.
• Ansible uses YAML for playbooks, which are easy to read and write.
• Python requires programming expertise, including importing libraries and writing complex code.
• Ansible is preferred for its simplicity and ease of understanding, facilitating wider adoption within teams.
• It helps scale automation across the organization, allowing subject matter experts and citizen developers to participate.
• The conclusion favors Ansible for VM creation and application automation due to its user-friendly approach.