The Story Behind QuokkaKoala#
You found the Easter egg! 🎉
Why QuokkaKoala?#
In reliability engineering, you need two things: the energy and adaptability of a quokka, and the stability and resilience of a koala.
Both are survivors in challenging environments—just like systems at scale.
The Quokka 🦘#
- Adaptable: Thrives on isolated islands with limited resources
- Optimistic: Known as the world’s happiest animal
- Resilient: Survives in harsh Australian ecosystems
- Social: Works well in groups
The Koala 🐨#
- Focused: Survives on a single food source (eucalyptus)
- Stable: Methodical and deliberate
- Persistent: Sleeps 20 hours but uses energy wisely
- Resilient: Thrives despite environmental challenges
In SRE Terms:#
Quokka Energy = Quick adaptation, rapid response, staying positive during incidents
Koala Stability = Methodical problem-solving, stable systems, persistent optimization
Together? The perfect balance for building reliable infrastructure at scale.
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