Best of Automation — April 2024

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    pyinfra

    pyinfra is a Python-based infrastructure automation tool that is fast, scalable, and can be used for ad-hoc command execution, service deployment, and configuration management. It offers features like fast execution, instant debugging, idempotent operations, extendability with Python packages, agentless execution, and integration with connectors like Docker, Terraform, and Vagrant.

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    Scraping Dark Web Sites with Python

    Learn how to automate interactions and scrape websites in the dark web using Python and Tor.

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    Making of true multi-brand design system

    This post discusses the journey of building a single design system for multiple brands or products, focusing on the tools and workflows used to make it work. It covers topics such as managing colours, spacings, typography tokens, and defining the look and feel of core components using style components.

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    It's OK to Sleep

    Using 'sleep' in scripts and programs can be a reasonable choice to solve specific problems, such as adding a delay before running a script. It can help reduce human error and improve workflow efficiency.

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    Ansible Basics: Run Your First HelloWorld Playbook 🚀

    Learn the basics of Ansible, including its core concepts and how to create your first playbook. Explore additional resources for further exploration.

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    Creating a Kubernetes cluster from scratch in 1 hour using automation

    This post provides a step-by-step guide on creating a Kubernetes cluster from scratch using automation. It covers the prerequisites, configuration of the openVPN connection, installation of the necessary tools, and testing of the cluster.

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    auchenberg/volkswagen: :see_no_evil: Volkswagen detects when your tests are being run in a CI server, and makes them pass.

    Volkswagen detects when tests are being run in a CI server and adjusts the test results to make them pass.

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    Chrome's Headless mode gets an upgrade: introducing --headless=new

    Chrome's Headless mode has been upgraded with the introduction of --headless=new. The new version unifies Headless and headful modes, removing limitations and bugs of the old implementation. Developers can try out the new Headless mode using the `--headless=new` flag. The new mode supports various command-line flags like `--dump-dom`, `--screenshot`, and `--print-to-pdf`. To debug Headless Chrome, the `--remote-debugging-port` flag can be used.

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    How to Make $5000 of Passive Income Every Month in WordPress

    Learn how to make passive income with WordPress by selling digital downloads. No inventory or shipping needed. Choose the right digital products, set up automation, and use marketing strategies to boost your income.

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