It feels a bit surreal to write this, but after many years, I’m winding down HyperStream.co.uk. This site has been part of my life for a long time, it actually started shortly after I left university. Back then, a good friend and I set it up with the big dream of launching a web design … Read more
How Azure OpenAI Tracks Token Usage Azure OpenAI measures usage in terms of tokens processed – counting both prompt tokens (input) and completion tokens (output) for each API call. Every request’s response actually includes a usage breakdown in the JSON (showing prompt tokens, completion tokens, and total tokens). Under the hood, Azure OpenAI aggregates these … Read more
AI coding assistants are here, and they’re changing the way we build software fast. Tools like GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, and Replit’s Ghostwriter can generate boilerplate code in seconds, refactor complex logic on command, and even help debug entire applications. It’s impressive, empowering and, if we’re not careful, dangerous. Because when the pace picks up, experience … Read more
Let’s be real: we all have blind spots. Those invisible patterns, habits, or beliefs that quietly trip us up again and again. They’re the things others might see clearly, but we don’t. Not because we’re stubborn, but because… well, they’re blind spots. If you’re someone who cares about growth (and if you’re reading this, you … Read more
Let’s be real. You’re sitting at your desk. Maybe your IDE hasn’t been opened in days. The LinkedIn feed is a blur of “I’m excited to announce…” and you’re wondering if you’re invisible. Worse, you’re wondering if you’re done. That voice in your head? It’s saying the thing you don’t want to admit out loud: … Read more
1. Identity and Access Management (IAM) • Enforce MFA across all platforms (AWS, GitHub, DockerHub, etc.) • Use least privilege IAM roles for CI/CD pipelines • Rotate access keys and secrets regularly • Disable long-lived credentials—use short-lived, ephemeral tokens • Implement SSO wherever possible for unified control 2. GitHub / Git Repositories • Require code … Read more
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
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
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
As a DevOps engineer, my days rarely follow a neat plan. In theory, I’m balancing proactive work automating infrastructure, refining CI/CD pipelines, and improving security with reactive work like fixing broken deployments or helping colleagues troubleshoot oddities in production. Somewhere in that chaos lies pull request reviews and if I’m honest, they’ve often been the … Read more