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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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The Staff Engineer's Path
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 …
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Prometheus Up & Running: Infrastructure and Application Performance Monitoring, 2nd Ed
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 …
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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: Designing Fine-Grained Systems
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 …
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Learning Helm: Managing Apps on Kubernetes
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 …
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The Innovators Dilemma
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 …
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Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking
In a world where decisions are often made in the blink of an eye, understanding the power of these snap judgments is crucial. Malcolm Gladwell's "Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking" delves into the science and psychology behind these rapid decisions, …
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Establishing SRE Foundations
"Establishing SRE Foundations: A Step-by-Step Guide" by Vladyslav Ukis provides a comprehensive framework for implementing Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) in software delivery organisations. Drawing from his extensive experience, Ukis outlines practical steps and methodologies …
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