devops
18 posts
A practical guide to building an org-level shared GitHub Actions platform covering architecture decisions, security governance, adoption strategy, and the 7 biggest mistakes we made along the way.
A comprehensive technical guide to choosing and implementing AWS edge computing solutions for global applications with practical examples and cost optimization strategies.
A comprehensive technical guide comparing AWS Secrets Manager and Systems Manager Parameter Store, demonstrating when to use each service with real-world implementation patterns.
A production-focused guide to implementing feature flags in distributed systems, comparing LaunchDarkly, Unleash, and AWS AppConfig with working examples for gradual rollouts, A/B testing, and managing technical debt.
A practical guide to building Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs) using golden paths, self-service infrastructure, and product thinking. Covers Backstage, Port, AWS services, metrics beyond DORA, and common pitfalls.
Learn how to build, secure, and deploy custom Model Context Protocol servers for your organization's internal systems with TypeScript, including authentication, monitoring, and Kubernetes deployment.
Exploring proven strategies to overcome CloudFormation's 500 resource limit using nested stacks, cross-stack references, SSM Parameter Store, and microstack architecture with real TypeScript CDK examples and decision frameworks.
A comprehensive beginner's guide to OpenTelemetry covering traces, metrics, and logs with practical implementation examples, common pitfalls, and a detailed terminology glossary.
A practical glossary of essential networking concepts for developers - from protocols and DNS to debugging tools and security basics.
A practical guide to setting up a secure, affordable private server using VPS, Dokploy for deployments, and Cloudflared tunnels for secure access without exposing ports
A practical introduction to Traefik for developers familiar with nginx. Learn core concepts, setup examples, and when to choose Traefik over traditional reverse proxies.
Practical approaches to managing Lambda Layer versions across dev, staging, and production environments with AWS CDK, including automated deployment pipelines and rollback strategies.
A comprehensive guide to Claude Code, AI agents, and Model Context Protocol servers that transforms developers from basic users to power users
A practical guide to AWS Fargate from someone who's managed too many EC2 instances. Learn when serverless containers make sense and when they don't.
Advanced Fargate patterns learned from running production workloads. From cost optimization to stateful containers, here's what the docs won't tell you.
How to deploy Fargate effectively with different IaC tools. Practical patterns, common gotchas, and what works best for each approach.
How to protect your team from single points of failure through knowledge distribution, documentation strategies, and systematic risk management based on real-world engineering experiences.
A brutally honest guide to Git branching strategies based on team size, product type, and real failures. Learn which strategy actually works for your specific situation.