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October 2023

What is a Pull Request and Why You Need Them

As an engineer, you're probably familiar with version control systems like Git that let you track changes to your codebase. But are you using one of the most useful features of Git pull requests? If not, you're missing out. Pull requests are one of the best ways to collaborate on projects and create better code. In this article, we'll go over the pull request meaning, why you should be using them, and how to create your own pull requests.📑 What is incident management software?

Behold a brand New Incident Dashboard!

The incidents page, the most visited page on Zenduty, has an all-new look and feel! It's been completely redesigned from the ground up to be faster, easier to use, and more visually appealing. The Incidents list now dedicates more space for important information, such as the title, date, priority, and more. The UI is also more polished, shaving off whitespace where unnecessary. The avatars have been redesigned with more pastel shades, resulting in an overall design far more soothing to the eye.

What is Prometheus Alertmanager?

Prometheus Alertmanager is a powerful tool designed to handle various alerts generated by Prometheus. It plays a vital role in the overall monitoring ecosystem, acting as a centralized hub for managing alert notifications. With Prometheus Alertmanager and its robust notification management capabilities, you can efficiently define alert routing and notification policies. This empowers you to take timely actions and mitigate potential issues before they impact your service availability.

Choosing the Right Career Path in Tech: Software Engineering vs. Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)

The tech industry is booming, and there are many different career paths. But, two of the most popular and in-demand roles are Software Engineering and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE). Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) blends elements of software engineering with IT operations, focusing on reliability. On the other hand, SWE Software Engineering involves designing, developing, testing, and deploying software applications.

Choosing the Right Metrics for Noiseless K8s Alerting

Watch Ankur Rawal and Dheeraj Reddy talk about how to choose the right metrics for noise K8s alerting, with insights and suggestions based on the mistakes made by hundreds of companies while implementing Prometheus Alertmanager in their production systems, and learn how much bad monitoring could be costing you. This talk was delivered at PromCon'2023 in Berlin.