Infrastructure as Code (IaC) empowers developers and system administrators to programmatically manage IT infrastructure, facilitating rapid resource provisioning for digital products and services. IaC's indisputable benefits include enhanced productivity through fast, repeatable deployments. This talk explores the potential for additional advantages by integrating modern software development practices.

In "Treating Infrastructure as Code like Code," Jukka Peinola, Product Owner at OP Financial Group, revisits modern software development practices and how those can be applied to infrastructure development. He not only highlights the importance of these practices but also delves into the practical 'how' behind their application, offering insights into methods that boost productivity and safety in IaC development.

The concepts presented require no advanced skills in system administration or development. Leveraging his pedagogical background, Jukka breaks down these ideas in a way that even individuals in IT, with limited exposure to a code editor during their school days, can easily understand.

The session was first presented in ScanAgile24 Conference in Helsinki. The session is targeted for audience with some experience in software development/delivery but deep technical knowledge is not required because technical examples are presented on high level and pseudocode is used. Preferred duration for the session is 45 minutes plus possible Q&A