Best of DevOps — January 2024

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   DEV·2y

   Docker basics for beginners

   Learn the basics of Docker, including its differences from virtual machines, how to install it, and its benefits for developers.

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   GitGuardian·2y

   Secure Your Secrets with .env

   Using a .env file to store secrets provides a layer of protection in projects by keeping the secrets separate from the code and preventing them from being committed to version control.

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   Java Code Geeks·2y

   Optimize Your Deployments: Docker Image Best Practices

   Learn how to optimize your Docker deployments through best practices such as choosing the right base image, minimizing layers, using .dockerignore, optimizing Dockerfile instructions, updating dependencies wisely, implementing security best practices, reducing image size, using Docker Compose for multi-container applications, automating image builds with CI/CD, and monitoring and optimizing runtime performance.

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   ThePrimeTime·2y

   The Worst Kind Of Programmer

   The article discusses the problems caused by a particular type of programmers and suggests ways to tackle them. It also highlights how devops transforms programmers into generalists.

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   Community Picks·2y

   serversideup/spin: 🚀 Replicate your production environment locally using Docker. Just run "spin up". It's really that easy.

   Spin is a bash utility that improves the user-experience for teams using Docker. It allows you to replicate any environment on any machine and centralize your infrastructure using Docker. Spin uses proven technologies such as Docker, Ansible, and GitHub Actions templates.

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   DEV·2y

   Build Docker images faster using build cache

   Learn how to build Docker images faster using the build cache. Understand how the build cache works, order your layers wisely, keep layers small and focused, reduce the total number of layers, and take advantage of multi-stage builds.

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   DEV·2y

   Deployment approaches in Microservices.

   Deploying microservices requires careful planning and consideration. Containerization using tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes and Docker Swarm are commonly used. Strategies such as Blue-Green Deployment, Canary Deployment, Rolling Deployment, and Serverless Deployment are also important. Additionally, automation and security considerations play a crucial role in the deployment process.

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   AWS Tip·2y

   Simplified CI/CD: GitOps with Jenkins and ArgoCD

   A comprehensive guide to streamlining CI/CD with Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and ArgoCD using GitOps principles. The post covers the GitOps-based workflow, Jenkins CI/CD pipeline, ArgoCD for Kubernetes deployment, and automated image and deployment updates.

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   Community Picks·2y

   Mastering the DevOps Interview: A Guide for Mid-Level Candidates

   Learn about the interview process, common technical topics, and technical tasks for mid-level DevOps roles.

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    Medium·2y

    Drag and Drop Kubernetes — Deckhand Sets Sail!

    Deckhand is a no code Kubernetes deployment tool that simplifies the process of deploying a Kubernetes cluster. It offers a visual drag and drop interface, the ability to connect any software, and no vendor lock-in. Microservice architecture provides advantages in scalability, flexibility, and speed. Kubernetes is considered hard due to its complex nature and reliance on YAML files. Deckhand offers features such as automated provisioning and deployment, Docker image building, environmental variable scanning, YAML file generation, and complete automation. Future developments for Deckhand include integrations with Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure, as well as advanced cluster health and cost monitoring.

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    Community Picks·2y

    revenz/Fenrus: A personal home page for quick access to all your personal apps/sites.

    Fenrus is a personal home page/dashboard that provides quick access to personal apps/sites. It can be installed using Dotnet or Docker, and its configuration includes groups, group items, and search engines.

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    Community Picks·2y

    Why Agile doesn't work for most IT pros: The bigger you are, the harder you fall

    Agile doesn't scale easily to larger organizations, resulting in challenges such as mixed development approaches, resistance to change, and lack of understanding. Small organizations see stronger benefits from Agile than larger ones. AI is being used in Agile activities, and DevOps is also being explored for increased visibility and cycle time measurement. However, there is a disconnect between Agile practitioners and the business, leading to resistance to change and inadequate training and support.

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    Bits and Pieces·2y

    10 Ways To Securing Microservices in 2024

    Explore common threats to microservice architectures and discover strategies to secure microservices, including secure by design, zero trust architectures, access control, threat modeling, vulnerability management, incident response, secrets management, container security, service mesh, and circuit breaker patterns for availability.

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    ITNEXT·2y

    From Local Containers to Kubernetes

    Learn how to use Podman to generate Kubernetes manifests, work with different types of container volumes, and generate more complex Pods and Deployments.

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    Code Like A Girl·2y

    What is the difference between IaaS, PaaS and SaaS?

    Learn about the differences between IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS in cloud computing and their respective pros and cons.

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    Medium·2y

    Kubectl Cheat Sheet

    A cheat sheet for kubectl commands, including 'run', 'create', 'expose', and more.

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    AWS Tip·2y

    Kubernetes Services: A Guide to Understanding How They Work

    This post provides a guide to understanding Kubernetes services and highlights their importance in building scalable and resilient applications.

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    Hacker News·2y

    No more magic, please!

    The post discusses the balance between configuring tools and writing code in modern web programming. It explores the preference for 'one step app deployment' and the advantages and disadvantages of using high level frameworks.

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    InfoQ·2y

    GitHub Copilot Chat Now Generally Available

    GitHub Copilot Chat, a natural language-powered coding tool, is now generally available. It offers real-time guidance for developers without leaving their IDE and supports tasks ranging from explaining coding concepts to detecting security vulnerabilities.

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    AWS Tip·2y

    Automating Terraform: Creating a Backend Configuration with Bash

    Learn how to automate Terraform backend configuration using a Bash script called 'generate_backend.sh'. With this script, you can easily set up the backend configuration for your Terraform adventures in AWS.

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    Livecycle·2y

    Share Your Docker Compose App Terminal Remotely

    Share your Docker Compose App terminal remotely with the Livecycle Docker Extension, which allows you to easily share your local work and collaborate with others. The extension provides a preview URL and access to the Livecycle Dashboard, which offers collaboration tools such as a remote terminal and logging.

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