Reading "Economics for the Common Good" by Jean Tirole has been a transformative experience for me. As someone who is deeply interested in the intersection of economics and society, this book provided a comprehensive and nuanced exploration of how economic principles can be applied to achieve the common good. …
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In the modern era of cloud computing, managing cloud spend efficiently has become crucial for businesses. "Cloud FinOps: Collaborative, Real-Time Cloud Value Decision Making" by J.R. Storment and Mike Fuller delves into the practices and principles of FinOps, a methodology that combines financial management …
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Join me as I explore the initial stages of my hydroponics journey! This post captures the progress of lettuce and rocket seedlings over several weeks, with updates on their growth, adjustments to the setup, and visual highlights.

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In the world of technology, career paths often lead to management roles. However, many engineers prefer to remain as individual contributors while advancing their careers. "The Staff Engineer's Path: A Guide for Individual Contributors Navigating Growth and Change" by Tanya Reilly provides a roadmap for those …
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When managing modern systems, effective monitoring can make or break your application’s reliability and performance. My own journey with monitoring tools has been one of trial and error, searching for a solution that balances simplicity and power. That’s why I picked up Prometheus: Up & Running (Second Edition) by …
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I remember vividly the chaos of my first leadership role in tech a mix of excitement, confusion, and imposter syndrome. You want to prove yourself immediately, yet everything seems like a moving target. That’s why The CTO Field Guide hit home in a powerful way. Written with raw honesty and practical wisdom, this …
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I recently had the wonderful opportunity to present at the London SRE Meetup, and I'm excited to share the experience with you all. The presentation, titled "Working Together: SRE and Platform Engineering," focused on the synergy between site reliability engineering and platform engineering to enhance …
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Building Microservices by Sam Newman provides a structured, pragmatic exploration of the subject, with real-world examples and balanced perspectives. The book covers the nuances of adopting microservices, from foundational principles to advanced topics like observability, security, and organizational structure. For …
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I remember the first time I dived into Kubernetes; it felt like stepping into a new world. There were so many moving parts, and I quickly realised the need for effective tools to manage it all. This is where "Learning Helm" by Matt Butcher, Matt Farina, and Josh Dolitsky comes in. The book serves as a …
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The Innovator's Dilemma by Clayton M. Christensen is a seminal work that explores why successful companies often fail when confronted with disruptive technological change. Christensen, through extensive research and real-world examples, provides a framework for understanding the principles of disruptive innovation and …
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