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Merging to Main #7: Scaling CI/CD Across Languages & Technologies

Language specific companies used to be the norm because of the complexities of switching programming languages between projects and toolsets. In the last decade the entire market has shifted towards “use the best language for the job” which means achieving efficient Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) needs to be more than just language agnostic, it needs to be language empowering.

Using Imposter Syndrome to your Advantage - Civo Navigate NA 2023

​@KunalKushwaha addresses the topic of Imposter Syndrome and its implications within the tech community. From identifying its presence among seasoned professionals to beginners, Kunal provides insights on how to turn this seemingly negative feeling into a powerful tool for growth and learning. Join the conversation and learn strategies to harness your potential.

What I Learnt Fixing 50+ Broken Kubernetes Clusters - Civo Navigate NA 23

Join David Flanagan as he dives deep into the world of Kubernetes, sharing insights from his experiences fixing 100 broken clusters, and emphasizing the importance of learning from failures. Discover various tools, tips, and techniques to optimize your Kubernetes operations.

How to Build an Internal Developer Platform: Everything You Need to Know

Enter into the Internal Developer Platform (IDP) world, a game-changing solution that empowers development teams to streamline workflows, optimize resource management, and enhance productivity. This article is your comprehensive guide to building an Internal Developer Platform, demystifying its components, benefits, and best practices.

The Difficulties of Measuring Engineering

The report is so absurd and naive that it makes no sense to critique it in detail. - Kent Beck responding to the McKinsey Report. Luckily this was a hollow threat, because a few days later he and fellow blogger Gergely Orosz released a two part blog series critiquing not exactly Mckinsey's report but... any report that tried to put “effort based” metrics at the top of the list for things to track.

Application Dependency Maps: The Secret Weapon for Troubleshooting Kubernetes

Picture this: You're knee-deep in the intricacies of a complex Kubernetes deployment, dealing with a web of services and resources that seem like a tangled ball of string. Visualization feels like an impossible dream, and understanding the interactions between resources? Well, that's another story. Meanwhile, your inbox is overflowing with alert emails, your Slack is buzzing with queries from the business side, and all you really want to do is figure out where the glitch is. Stressful? You bet!