2018 was a banner year for software technologists, with advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning, and the Internet of Things advancing at a rapid pace. Security breaches continued to make regular headlines, with serious attacks most often targeting the application layer. During 2018, we also witnessed DevOps move from a buzzword to serious business. Development teams of all sizes are using DevOps as a way to keep up with the increasing importance of software to modern business.