Author: alanson

Here is a tutorial that explains how to copy a folder from a specific commit in a Git repository to a local directory using the git archive and tar commands: Replace <commit_hash> with the hash of the commit that contains the folder you want to copy. You can find the commit hash using git log.… Continue reading How to Copy a Folder from a Specific Git Commit to a Local Directory using Git Archive and Tar

As a language model, ChatGPT can be used in various ways to support DevOps. Here are some ways in which ChatGPT can be leveraged for DevOps: In summary, ChatGPT can be a powerful tool for DevOps teams, providing support, analysis, and automation capabilities that can help optimize system performance and streamline processes.

If you need to take a break, consider taking a walk, stretching, or doing some light exercise. You can also try meditating, reading a book, or doing something you enjoy to help you relax. Remember, taking care of yourself is an important part of being a successful and productive DevOps engineer. Don’t hesitate to take… Continue reading Just take a break

Here is an example python script that uses the YouTube API to retrieve the titles, descriptions, and URLs of all the videos in a given YouTube channel: Remember to replace YOUR_CHANNEL_ID and YOUR_API_KEY with your own YouTube channel ID and API key, respectively.

“The Art of Learning” is a book by Josh Waitzkin, a former child prodigy and international chess master, that shares his personal story of how he became a master in two different disciplines: chess and martial arts. The book explores Waitzkin’s journey and the lessons he learned about the process of learning, focusing on topics… Continue reading Review of The Art of Learning

DevOps: The Enigma Wrapped in a Riddle Wrapped in Bacon Have you ever heard of DevOps? No, it’s not the latest hip hop dance craze (although I wouldn’t put it past techies to turn it into one). It’s actually a set of practices aimed at unifying software development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops). But let’s… Continue reading What is DevOps?

Keycloak is an open source identity and access management solution that enables DevOps teams to manage user authentication and authorization in their environments. It provides a centralized platform for managing user identities, groups, and access control. It utilizes a combination of token-based authentication, role-based access control and other security features to provide a secure platform… Continue reading What is Keycloak used for in DevOps?

ChatOps is an increasingly popular tool among DevOps engineers. It is a combination of chat and automation that allows teams to collaborate and automate tasks across different platforms. ChatOps is a way to bridge the gap between human and machine collaboration, enabling teams to quickly and easily coordinate tasks and share information. The primary benefit… Continue reading What can I use ChatOps for in DevOps?

I like my new headphones, as I work long hours in front of the computer being comfortable and being able to focus is important to me. I have found that listening to instrumental music on Amazon Music is a great way to get into a focused work mode and I recently purchased the Sony WH-1000XM5’s.… Continue reading Review of Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones

Are you looking to become more effective with your agile team? Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been using agile for a while, this checklist will help. We’ll go over everything from setting up your team structure to daily stand-ups and retrospectives. By following these tips, you’ll be able to streamline your process and… Continue reading The Ultimate Agile Checklist: How to Make Your Team More Effective