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In this video, we show you how to quickly connect to your Aiven for PostgreSQL instance by locating your service URL in the Aiven Console. Your login credentials remain secure but can be copied easily, and we demonstrate how to connect using a variety of tools, including the Aiven CLI, PostgreSQL clients, and popular programming language modules. Get up and running in minutes and start interacting with your database effortlessly, whether for development, testing, or analytics.

What does real work-life balance look like in tech? In this honest and funny conversation, Sean Sebring and Chrystal Taylor share stories from their sabbaticals, burnout moments, and how they learned to unplug — for real this time. Topics we get into: Why burnout hits tech pros harder than most The art of saying “no” and setting healthy boundaries How to stop chasing “perfect” and embrace good enough Why taking time off sets a better example for your team Reframing success: from “always on” to sustainably productive.

The hyperscaler model is built on bait: generous cloud credits for years, especially if you're VC-backed. But there's a serious catch. In this clip, Canopy's James Marks talk about the expected consequence of taking those "free" credits. It's not just about attracting customers; it's about deepening reliance on proprietary platform-native tools. It’s the ultimate vendor lock-in strategy, making it costly and complicated to break away later.

Hot take: The biggest developer productivity killer isn't context switching. It's the tedious reconstruction of work you've already completed. Before every meeting, you're not coding. You're rediscovering what you already did.

GitKraken Desktop 11.6 is here, shaped by real developer feedback. This release introduces support for shallow clones, a long-requested feature that improves performance for large repos and CI workflows. Simply open a shallow-cloned repo from the New Tab and you’re in. We’ve also made GitKraken AI more controllable and more contextual.

AI is set to rewire how every organization operates. In this clip, Clint Sharp explains why being intentional about AI adoption matters and why companies that fail to prepare today may not survive tomorrow.