The article reflects on the evolution of container technology and its impact on DevOps practices, highlighting the transition from virtual machines to containers, the challenges of Kubernetes, and the changing landscape of development culture. It discusses how the focus on deployment and complexity has transformed the role of DevOps, leading to a greater emphasis on efficiency and the adoption of "boring" technologies in recent years. Looking ahead, it suggests that while containers are becoming more mainstream, the need for a change budget remains crucial for innovation.