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Mastering OpenTelemetry and Observability
In the fast-paced era of cloud-native systems and distributed architectures, maintaining visibility and reliability across complex infrastructures has become crucial. This led me to explore Mastering OpenTelemetry and Observability by Steve Flanders. The book is a deep dive …
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Managing technical debt is crucial for maintaining the efficiency, security, and scalability of IT systems. It's important to recognise that technical debt encompasses not only software but also infrastructure, security, and organisational processes. Addressing technical debt holistically ensures that an organisation …
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Learning OpenTelemetry: Setting Up and Operating a Modern Observability System
As someone who has spent countless hours troubleshooting distributed systems, I understand the struggle of trying to untangle metrics, logs, and traces spread across multiple tools. That’s why Learning OpenTelemetry by Austin Parker and Ted …
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The CGOA certification was announced in 2023 can now be purchased as of February 21, 2024, but the ability to schedule a CGOA exam will not be available until the end of March 2024.
Certified GitOps Associate (CGOA)
Experience Level: Beginner
- Online
- Multiple-choice Exam
- Duration of Exam 90 Minutes
- Certification Valid …
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Learning GitHub Actions: Automation and Integration of CI/CD with GitHub
This book is a comprehensive guide on how to leverage GitHub Actions to simplify and automate your continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. Brent Laster does an excellent job of breaking down complex concepts into …
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The DevOps Handbook
In the rapidly evolving landscape of software development and IT operations, the principles of DevOps have become essential for organisations striving to enhance their productivity, efficiency, and overall business success. "The DevOps Handbook: Second Edition" by Gene Kim, Jez Humble, …
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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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Observability Engineering
In the rapidly evolving landscape of software development and IT operations, ensuring system reliability and performance is paramount. "Observability Engineering" by Charity Majors, Liz Fong-Jones, and George Miranda provides a comprehensive guide to achieving production excellence …
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Accelerate: The Science of Lean Software and DevOps
"Accelerate: The Science of Lean Software and DevOps" by Nicole Forsgren, Jez Humble, and Gene Kim is a pivotal book that delves into the principles of Lean and DevOps to improve software delivery and organisational performance. The authors combine rigorous …
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DevSecOps
In the evolving landscape of software development, integrating security within the DevOps framework is crucial. Glenn Wilson's DevSecOps offers a comprehensive guide on how to embed security practices into DevOps, ensuring robust and secure software delivery. This book emphasizes a layered approach to …
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