Explore a comprehensive overview of network device automation using model-driven SDKs in this 51-minute conference talk by Santiago Alvarez from Cisco. Delve into the evolution of device automation techniques, understanding data models, Netconf, and gRPC. Learn about Yang SDK, its structure, and the importance of model bundles. Discover how to implement data validation and follow along with Python examples. Gain practical insights through demonstrations, including an OpenConfig script and automatic validation. Acquire valuable resources to further your knowledge in accelerating network device automation.