Using PlantUML and Escalidraw — Creating diagrams as code is the best way to ensure your diagrams are easy to maintain and keep up to date. Using code to create diagrams, you can go back in time and see how your infrastructure or ideas evolved, make modifications on the fly, and keep your diagrams consistent. …

If you are a developer that is looking to learn more about DevOps tooling, or if you are simply looking for a new language to focus on in 2023, then look no further than Golang. …

In the last newsletter, I briefly covered the Alert threshold topic based on what I learnt from writing Static vs Dynamic thresholds. I realise that the crux of the issue with using dynamic thresholds was the lack of expertise in anomaly detection. The Anomaly detection is not limited to Alerts…

This time I am sharing some new insight on one of my favourite topics Diagram as Code. The release of Gardener, which I shared in the previous newsletter, is the main reason I wanted to bring this subject up. Gardener is a CLI that turns PlantUML files reference in Markdown…

DevSecOps is a term that has been around for a few years now, but what does it actually mean? The concept is simple adding Security to the DevOps methodology. …

Maximise the Value of your Process — Creating value for the customer is essential in any business. You want to be sure that you are maximizing the value you create for them through your development process. The DevOps methodologies aim to build a fast and reliable software delivery process. …

Introduction to The Next Generation Security Model — Achieving “true” security is a challenge many organizations face, and it has become an even greater challenge since resources and employees have moved away from physically isolated networks. Indeed many companies have traded their on-premise servers for Cloud ☁️ services, and employees have relinquished their in-office cable connection for their…

And how I build mine — If you’re a PC enthusiast, a Gamer, Software Engineer, or simply a geek. There’s a good chance you’ve thought about customizing everything little thing about your experience. The graphic card, the cooling, the mouse, and other external accessories are from the PC tower. But what about building your keyboard from…

Automate your Provisioning from Github Done playing around with Ansible and configuring things from your laptop? 👼 Let’s move to the next level and leverage Github Action to create a deployment pipeline for your playbooks. This will greatly improve your workflow and make sure all the steps you are taking…