Tag: Devops and ci cd
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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-and-infrastructure devops-and-ci-cd
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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 devops-and-ci-cd
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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-and-machine-learning architecture-and-apis software-engineering devops-and-ci-cd backend-development
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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-and-infrastructure security-and-privacy devops-and-ci-cd software-engineering how-to
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Test SQL Server backups to avoid Schrödinger's backups
Posted on May 23, 2026, Level beginner Resource Length long
This article emphasizes the critical importance of rigorous SQL Server backup testing to prevent data loss and ensure recovery readiness. It outlines a structured approach covering pre-backup alerts, integrity checks, proper backup execution, and post-restore validation, highlighting common pitfalls like corruption, improper deletion policies, and insufficient retention strategies. The author stresses proactive measures such as using third-party tools, implementing alerting systems, and maintaining multiple backup copies to safeguard against unexpected failures. By Vlad Drumea.
Tags cloud-and-infrastructure backend-development data-and-analytics devops-and-ci-cd security-and-privacy leadership-and-career
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Introduction to JVM method profiling
Posted on April 19, 2026, Level intermediate Resource Length medium
Dive into JVM method profiling to understand how and why method compilation sizes vary. By Michał Zyga.
Tags backend-development devops-and-ci-cd architecture-and-apis software-engineering
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MCP for DevOps and CI/CD: AI agents meet infrastructure automation
Posted on April 16, 2026, Level beginner Resource Length medium
Embrace AI-driven infrastructure automation with Model Context Protocol (MCP), but beware of new security risks. Ny ChatForest.
Tags devops-and-ci-cd leadership-and-career ai-and-machine-learning
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A step-by-step guide to designing and shipping with Claude Code
Posted on April 4, 2026, Level beginner Resource Length medium
Designers are no longer relegated to just designing – with Claude Code and Get Shit Done, designers can now independently ship functional prototypes and production tools, leveraging their existing technical intuition. By Dani.
Tags product-and-design cloud-and-infrastructure ai-and-machine-learning devops-and-ci-cd leadership-and-career
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Agentic code reviews for $0.25 each
Posted on March 23, 2026, Level beginner Resource Length medium
GitLab introduces Code Review Flow, an agentic AI tool that slashes code review costs to $0.25 per review, significantly reducing bottlenecks and improving developer productivity. By Karishma Kuma
Tags software-engineering miscellaneous devops-and-ci-cd ai-and-machine-learning
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Are separate Kubernetes clusters secure? Why sprawl increases risk
Posted on March 21, 2026, Level beginner Resource Length medium
This article challenges the conventional wisdom of using separate Kubernetes clusters for enhanced security. As organizations scale, cluster sprawl can lead to inconsistent configurations, increased vulnerabilities, and operational overhead. The article argues for a more nuanced approach to tenancy, using virtual clusters to enforce consistent security policies and reduce the complexity of managing multiple clusters. By vcluster.com.
Tags devops-and-ci-cd security-and-privacy leadership-and-career
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Kubernetes logging best practices
Posted on March 6, 2026, Level intermediate Resource Length medium
Gain operational clarity in dynamic Kubernetes environments by implementing robust logging strategies for application health, security, and efficient troubleshooting. By Jeff Darrington.
Tags devops-and-ci-cd product-and-design architecture-and-apis
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From CI/CD to culture: Applying DevOps thinking to human systems
Posted on February 7, 2026, Level beginner Resource Length medium
DevOps principles extend beyond code to human systems, fostering transparency, feedback, and continuous improvement in leadership and team culture. By Brett Lee.
Tags devops-and-ci-cd leadership-and-career data-and-analytics