A new home for DevOps, automation, and a bit of AI curiosity Hi, I’m Alan DevOps Engineer, automation enthusiast, and someone who’s always tinkering with ways to build things better, […]
Read MoreThe DevOps DoJo: A Community for Growth, Learning, and Collaboration
In the ever-evolving world of DevOps, continuous learning and sharing experiences are key to staying ahead. If you’re looking for a vibrant, supportive community to grow your DevOps skills and […]
Read MorePush Docker Images to Container Registry (Pseudocode Edition)
Introduction As part of my DevOps workflows, I regularly build and push Docker images to container registries for deployment into different environments. These pipelines are typically written in YAML, which […]
Read MoreWhat Working in DevOps Has Taught Me About Empathy, Focus & Resilience
When I first transitioned into a DevOps role, I thought the biggest challenges would be around tooling, mastering Terraform, getting Helm charts right, or smoothing out CI/CD flows. And yes, […]
Read MoreWhy Every Infrastructure Engineer Should Walk Through Hypothetical Case Studies
In the world of infrastructure engineering, we often find ourselves reacting—patching issues, upgrading systems, automating workflows. But the real edge comes not from reaction, but from strategic thinking. One of […]
Read MoreSupercharge Your DevOps Workflow with Notebook LM
As a DevOps Engineer, you’re constantly context-switching—between CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, incident response, and stakeholder alignment. Notebook LM, a powerful AI-powered notebook from Google, offers a game-changing way to streamline your […]
Read MoreDragonForce Cyberattack Incident and DevOps Defense Strategies
Introduction In late April 2025, a cybercriminal group known as DragonForce launched a series of cyberattacks against major UK retailers, causing widespread disruptions and data breaches. The incidents – affecting […]
Read MoreFighting Back Against AI Slop: Guardian Article Summary & DevOps Perspective
Introduction & Disclosure As a DevOps engineer, I believe in using technology to amplify the good – to support learning, build reliable systems, and streamline workflows without losing sight of […]
Read MoreFix the Damn Thing Because It’s Broken: CVEs, Security Theatre, and Real Accountability
I recently found myself nodding along to a heated conversation about CVEs and the illusion of security they often create. One line hit particularly hard: “Fix the damn thing because […]
Read MoreTaints and Tolerations in Kubernetes (And a Way to Never Forget Them)
If you’ve ever run into scheduling issues in Kubernetes, chances are you’ve been bitten by taints and tolerations. It’s one of those things that clicks once you get it but […]
Read More🧰 The DevOps Engineer’s 80/20 Golang Cheat Sheet
As a DevOps engineer, I’m always looking for tools that help automate, integrate, or just get out of the way. Go (Golang) is one of those tools. It powers many […]
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