Embracing Small Changes for Big Results In the dynamic world of technology, adapting and evolving is not just a choice, but a necessity. As a DevOps Engineer, I understand this better than most. Recently, I found myself struggling in a new role, feeling like I was falling behind in a field that is always on … Read more
Introduction: In the realm of software development, the line between success and setback is often defined by the decisions we make under pressure. Let’s explore a hypothetical scenario – one that any of us could encounter – where a release candidate (RC) is rushed into production, leading to a cascade of challenges. The Hypothetical Scenario: … Read more
Introduction In the dynamic world of cloud computing, efficient management of cloud resources is a key concern for DevOps professionals. Particularly for those managing AWS environments, the ability to quickly assess and organize information about EC2 instances is invaluable. In this article, I will share a custom script that I developed to streamline this process … Read more
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. … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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. … Read more