Ansible Release 12: the Windows Vista Moment
The author's initial experience with Ansible release 12 was problematic due to issues with Jinja2 filters in netlab templates, leading to a temporary workaround and a challenging attempt to adapt to the new release.
MAIN POINTS
- Ansible release 12 caused issues with Jinja2 filters in netlab templates.
- Templates crashed due to attributes starting with an underscore.
- A temporary workaround was to avoid using Ansible release 12.
- Attempting to adapt netlab to Ansible release 12 proved difficult.
TAKEAWAYS
- New software releases can introduce unexpected compatibility issues.
- Temporary workarounds may delay but not solve underlying problems.
- Adapting to new versions can be challenging and time-consuming.
- Thorough testing is crucial when integrating new software updates.