Tag: Devops
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Building real-time data pipelines with Apache Kafka
Posted on July 23, 2026, Level intermediate Resource Length medium
This article explores the challenges and best practices for building robust real-time data pipelines using Apache Kafka. It emphasizes the importance of aligning pipeline design with downstream decision-making, defining event contracts early, and ensuring observability and replayability. The piece is particularly valuable for developers and DevOps engineers working with streaming data at scale. By Tran Tien Van.
Tags data-science devops streaming queues streaming analytics
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How to debug coding agents with LangSmith traces
Posted on July 21, 2026, Level intermediate Resource Length medium
This article explores how LangSmith traces can help developers debug and optimize coding agents like Claude Code, Codex, and Copilot. It details how tracing tool calls, subagents, and errors can uncover hidden issues in AI-assisted development workflows. By Hari Harish.
Tags ai devops software-architecture software app-development
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Build a local AI coding agent from scratch
Posted on July 19, 2026, Level advanced Resource Length long
This article explores how to build a minimal AI coding agent using Gemma 4 on llama.cpp, focusing on the role of tool harnesses and the security implications of running such agents unsandboxed. It also introduces NVIDIA OpenShell as a containment solution. By Murat Sari.
Tags ai code-refactoring devops javascript
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PostHog vs Matomo: Choosing the right self-hosted analytics tool
Posted on July 15, 2026, Level beginner Resource Length medium
PostHog and Matomo serve distinct analytics purposes: PostHog excels in product analytics for SaaS applications, while Matomo is a robust web analytics platform. Both support self-hosting via Docker, but differ in resource usage and feature sets. By Alex Thornton.
Tags analytics devops docker open-source miscellaneous
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Why self-hosted analytics is the only safe way to attribute ai-assistant traffic
Posted on July 12, 2026, Level beginner Resource Length medium
Matomo 5.8 introduces a dedicated AI-assistant tracking module that enables self-hosted analytics platforms to isolate genuine human demand from AI-generated noise. This update transforms self-hosted measurement from a privacy checkbox into a critical attribution control layer for SaaS founders and growth engineers navigating an era where chatbots and voice assistants generate significant referral traffic. By ImaLamer.
Tags analytics open-source ai devops big-data
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Microsoft's new Azure Linux 4.0 is here, and it could replace Windows Server in the enterprise
Posted on July 9, 2026, Level beginner Resource Length short
Microsoft's Azure Linux 4.0 is now available for bare-metal and VM installations, marking a significant shift from cloud-only deployment. This move positions Azure Linux as a viable competitor to mainstream enterprise Linux distributions and potentially challenges Windows Server's dominance in hybrid environments. The release underscores Microsoft's commitment to open-source and multi-platform strategies, offering enterprises greater flexibility in their infrastructure choices. By Steven Vaughan-Nichols.
Tags linux cloud devops software-architecture azure
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The Arc Inversion: What nobody tells you before you deploy Azure Arc
Posted on July 6, 2026, Level beginner Resource Length medium
Azure Arc promises streamlined management for on-premises SQL Server estates, but real-world adoption reveals unexpected complexities. This post explores the 'Arc Inversion' — where perceived technical hurdles are actually the easy parts, and the true challenges lie in organizational alignment, process transformation, and cultural shifts required for successful cloud integration. By Neil Bryan.
Tags azure database devops cloud software-architecture
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How to safely run Claude Code on Ubuntu 24.04 bare metal
Posted on June 20, 2026, Level beginner Resource Length medium
Run Claude Code securely on Ubuntu 24.04 bare metal using rootless Podman, Quadlet systemd, and strict billing controls to avoid runaway API costs. By ServerMO DevSecOps Team.
Tags cloud devops linux ai miscellaneous infosec
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What is containerization? Docker and Podman guide
Posted on June 18, 2026, Level beginner Resource Length medium
This article explains containerization's role in modern software development, contrasting containers with virtual machines. It covers Docker and Podman basics, including images, containers, volumes, and networking. The focus is on solving dependency conflicts, ensuring consistency, and streamlining DevOps workflows, making it ideal for developers, DevOps engineers, and system administrators. By nexttechworld.
Tags cloud docker containers devops
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Beyond docker-in-docker: PikoCI's approach to ephemeral test services
Posted on June 14, 2026, Level beginner Resource Length medium
This article critiques common CI/CD integration testing patterns, such as Docker-in-Docker and shared databases, highlighting their fragility and maintenance overhead. It introduces PikoCI's alternative approach, treating services as first-class, ephemeral entities that run alongside job tasks, ensuring isolated, reliable, and clean test environments without the security risks of privileged containers. By Francesc Gil.
Tags cicd containers devops docker
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Beyond packages: AI agents and the future of dependency management
Posted on June 9, 2026, Level intermediate Resource Length medium
This article explores how AI agents are shifting developer habits from installing pre-built packages to generating custom code, challenging traditional dependency management strategies. By spatie.be.
Tags ai software-architecture programming devops php
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How to build a software supply chain security playbook
Posted on May 29, 2026, Level intermediate Resource Length medium
Embedding security into the SDLC transforms supply chain risk from a post-deployment concern to a daily development practice. By Aaron Linskens.
Tags cloud infosec devops software how-to