ChatGPT and AI Coding: The Perfect Distraction at the Worst Time
AI coding tools like ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and Roocode have completely changed how we write and think about code. They make it effortless to…
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What I’m learning while building AI products.
Practical notes on AI products, CTO decisions, and the platforms that keep them reliable.
DevOps Engineer Common Mistakes Checklist
Use this checklist to avoid common pitfalls in your DevOps workflow. Regularly reviewing and addressing these items can help improve efficiency, security, and reliability.…
Managing Slack Effectively: A Guide for DevOps Engineers
Slack is a critical tool for DevOps teams, enabling real-time collaboration, incident response, and workflow automation. However, without proper management, Slack can become a…
✅ Terraform Resource Deletion Checklist
Here’s a Terraform Resource Deletion Checklist to ensure a smooth and safe removal process. 1️⃣ Pre-Deletion Steps (Planning & Backup) ☐ Run terraform plan…
Ethical Guidelines for Staying Safe Online as a DevOps Engineer
As DevOps Engineers, we manage critical infrastructure, sensitive data, and automation pipelines. While security tools and best practices help, true cybersecurity starts with ethical…
How to Protect Yourself from Information Overload: A Lesson from a Buddhist Parable
In the early 2000s, when I was studying at university, I took a key module called Research Methods. One of the most valuable lessons…
Mental Health in Tech: Why We Need to Talk About It
The tech industry is built on problem-solving, innovation, and efficiency. We automate workflows, scale systems, and optimize everything we touch. But one thing we…
APIM Subscription Management (Cheat Sheet)
1️⃣ List All API Management Subscriptions ✅ Shows: Subscription Name, Display Name, and State. 2️⃣ Get Details of a Specific Subscription ✅ Shows: Creation…
Escaping the Attention Trap: How I’m Fighting Procrastination and Digital Overload
For years, I considered myself a problem-solver, a skill I largely attribute to playing video games. Games taught me how to think critically, strategize,…
PRs: The Silent Victims of DevOps Chaos — And How I’m Fixing My Approach
As a DevOps engineer, my days rarely follow a neat plan. In theory, I’m balancing proactive work automating infrastructure, refining CI/CD pipelines, and improving…
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