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
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
In the fast-paced world of technology, accountability is a game-changer. Whether you’re learning a new programming language, improving DevOps workflows, or tackling an ambitious side project, staying accountable can make the difference between success and stagnation. But not all accountability strategies work for everyone. Understanding your personality and motivation style can help you choose the … Read more
As DevOps professionals, we thrive on automation, efficiency, and continuous improvement. But when it comes to our own career growth, learning new technologies, or improving workflows, we often struggle with setting and achieving meaningful goals. The good news? Science has a lot to say about goal-setting. By applying research-backed strategies, we can work smarter, not … Read more
As DevOps professionals, we’re constantly juggling a multitude of tasks—deployments, monitoring, automation scripts, and more. With so much going on, it’s easy to forget the basics, especially when it comes to something as simple as managing our calendars in Outlook. Now, if I had my way, I wouldn’t use calendars or email at all—who needs … Read more