The DevOps DoJo: A Community for Growth, Learning, and Collaboration

In the ever-evolving world of DevOps, continuous learning and sharing experiences are key to staying ahead. If you’re looking for a vibrant, supportive community to grow your DevOps skills and exchange ideas, let me introduce you to the DevOps DoJo—a thriving Discord community that’s redefining collaborative learning in the tech space. What is the DevOps … Read more

How to Balance Deep Work and Operational Awareness in DevOps

One of the biggest challenges for DevOps engineers and technical professionals is balancing deep, focused work with real-time operational awareness. I’ve personally struggled with this—being so locked into a task that I’d completely miss an alert or fail to notice an issue until it became a bigger problem. If you’ve ever found yourself in the … Read more

ChatGPT and AI Coding: The Perfect Distraction at the Worst Time

AI coding tools like ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and Roocode have completely changed how we write and think about code. They make it effortless to generate boilerplate, debug complex errors, and even learn new programming languages on the fly. It’s an exciting time to be in tech except when you’re trying to regain control over your … Read more

DevOps Engineer Common Mistakes Checklist

Use this checklist to avoid common pitfalls in your DevOps workflow. Regularly reviewing and addressing these items can help improve efficiency, security, and reliability. ✅ Process & Workflow ☐ Document Everything – Ensure scripts, infrastructure, and deployment processes are well-documented. ☐ Use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Properly – Avoid manual changes that create configuration drift. … Read more

Managing Slack Effectively: A Guide for DevOps Engineers

Slack is a critical tool for DevOps teams, enabling real-time collaboration, incident response, and workflow automation. However, without proper management, Slack can become a source of distractions and inefficiencies. This guide provides best practices for managing Slack effectively in a DevOps environment. 1. Organizing Channels for DevOps Create Structured Channels Limit Channel Overload 2. Managing … Read more

✅ Terraform Resource Deletion Checklist

Here’s a Terraform Resource Deletion Checklist to ensure a smooth and safe removal process. 1️⃣ Pre-Deletion Steps (Planning & Backup) ☐ Run terraform plan -destroy to review what will be removed.☐ Check dependencies (ensure no other resources rely on this).☐ Communicate with the team to confirm the resource is no longer needed.☐ Take backups: 2️⃣ … Read more

Ethical Guidelines for Staying Safe Online as a DevOps Engineer

As DevOps Engineers, we manage critical infrastructure, sensitive data, and automation pipelines. While security tools and best practices help, true cybersecurity starts with ethical responsibility. Ethical guidelines not only protect us but also safeguard our companies, customers, and the broader tech ecosystem. Why Ethics Matter in Cybersecurity Many online threats exploit human behavior rather than … Read more

Mental Health in Tech: Why We Need to Talk About It

The tech industry is built on problem-solving, innovation, and efficiency. We automate workflows, scale systems, and optimize everything we touch. But one thing we often fail to optimize? Ourselves. For years, many of us have been grinding through late nights, constant context-switching, and an ever-growing backlog of things to learn. The pressure to keep up … Read more

APIM Subscription Management (Cheat Sheet)

1️⃣ List All API Management Subscriptions ✅ Shows: Subscription Name, Display Name, and State. 2️⃣ Get Details of a Specific Subscription ✅ Shows: Creation Date, Scope, Expiry, and Status. 3️⃣ List API Subscription Owners ✅ Shows: Subscription Name, Owner ID, and Status. 4️⃣ List Subscriptions and Their Linked Products ✅ Shows: Subscription Name and the … Read more

Escaping the Attention Trap: How I’m Fighting Procrastination and Digital Overload

For years, I considered myself a problem-solver, a skill I largely attribute to playing video games. Games taught me how to think critically, strategize, and adapt quickly to challenges. But as I’ve grown older and my responsibilities have increased, I’ve realized that my ability to stay focused for long periods has taken a hit thanks … Read more