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API Staging Is Not Production - But Speedscale Makes It Close

Staging environments are often looked at as the testing ground ahead of the “real” production environment. The idea is simple – build a duplicate of your production environment, run your tests, and ship with confidence. But the reality of using staging in the real world as part of a holistic API testing strategy is rarely that clean. No matter how meticulously you mirror production services, staging always falls a little short.

Docker Layer Caching: Speed Up CI/CD Builds

Docker layer caching (DLC) is a powerful technique that can significantly accelerate your CI/CD pipelines. By reusing unchanged image layers across builds, DLC not only cuts down on build times but also reduces cloud costs and boosts developer productivity. In this article, we’ll break down how Docker layer caching works, how to implement it effectively, and how to combine it with ephemeral environments for maximum impact.

Microsoft SCOM Management Pack Housekeeping in Secured, Offline, or Air-Gapped Environments

MP Catalog Offline Toolkit by NiCE | 20min Walkthrough Struggling with Management Pack updates in restricted environments? Discover how the MP Catalog Offline Toolkit by NiCE simplifies SCOM MP management—without the need for an internet connection. Watch the 20-minute walkthrough now and see how this free tool helps your SCOM team stay compliant, efficient, and secure Download it now on GitHub – absolutely free, from the experts at NiCE.

Uptrace v2.0: The Future of Observability is Here

The Uptrace team is thrilled to announce the release of v2.0—our biggest update yet! This release represents a complete reimagining of how observability data should be stored, queried, and managed. With multi-project support, revolutionary JSON-based storage, powerful data transformations, and a host of developer-friendly features, Uptrace v2.0 is designed to scale with your growing infrastructure needs.

Undo a Git Commit - Without Losing Your Code

Think you have to reset hard or revert every time you mess up a Git commit? Nope. In this episode of Wait… Git Can Do That?, we show you how to undo your last commit without losing any changes — using git reset --soft HEAD~1. Perfect for devs who move fast, commit early, and want cleaner history. Subscribe for more Git tricks they don’t teach you in tutorials. GitKraken Desktop: gitkraken.com/git-client.

How Miscommunication Can Break Your Code!

Security isn’t just about scanners and firewalls...it’s about people. In this session, Stefania Chaplin (founder of DevStefOps) explores how developers and security teams can collaborate more effectively to build stronger, more resilient systems. You’ll learn why empathy, trust, and psychological safety are just as essential as any security tool. What you’ll learn: Why people are the heart of effective security The real-world cost of miscommunication (including the Equifax breach) How to align dev and security mindsets Strategies for building collaborative, security-first teams.

TC2x vs.TC5x: Choosing the Right Zebra Mobile Touch Computer for Your Business | Zebra

Dive into the design highlights and key differences between Zebra’s TC2x and TC5x Android mobile touch computers. Discover how these devices, crafted by Zebra’s ergonomic experts, are tailored to meet diverse needs across retail, transport, logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, and field operations. From ruggedness and Return on Investment (ROI) to productivity features and software capabilities, this video breaks down the five essential distinctions to help you select the perfect device for your enterprise. Learn more about the advanced features like Zebra DNA Enterprise software and battery innovations that set the TC5x apart.

Observability as Code: Why You Should You Use OaC

Key takeaways In the fast-moving world of CI/CD pipelines, microservice architectures, and container orchestration, software changes rapidly. What exists in a codebase today might be gone next week. At this scale and speed, it’s impossible for development teams to manually track every line of code and every new piece of functionality.

What is Linux Support?

In the world of enterprise IT, “support” can mean many things. For some, it’s a safety net – insurance for the day something breaks. For others, it’s the difference between a minor hiccup and a full-scale outage. At Canonical, it means a simple, comprehensive subscription that takes care of everything, so that everything you build works the way you want it to, for all the people who love to use it.