Monorepos (putting all your code in one repository) are a fairly controversial topic in the world of software development for a number of interesting reasons. For many developers, the thought of storing every line of code in a single central repository brings them out in a cold sweat, and they have to go lie down …
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According to Steve McConnell’s contemporary research and book, “Code Complete,” the industry average comprises 15-50 bugs per 1000 lines of delivered code. This statistic should reaffirm the likelihood of teams encountering modern-day IT incidents and how quickly they can lead to prominent systematic concerns. Instead of letting these concerns cause significant delays, it’s best to be …
Software engineers spend significant amounts of time seeking to streamline software development and production. This endeavor results in constant changes that can cause software and performance defects which continue to consume even more time and productivity. This imbalance has created the necessity for constant care and maintenance of the development pipeline. And teams turn to …
This post on the brief history of open source was originally published here. Let’s begin with the obvious: open source has revolutionized computing. There are no two ways about it. Seasoned tech heads and rookies alike can now develop and play with code in a way that wasn’t possible back in the day. With the …
In development history, we used to rely on single, physical servers. We manually set up, coded, scaled, and maintained our servers—practically nursing our charges day and night—to provide functionality for other machines. The process was slow, detailed, and required a lot in terms of personal time. From there, we began to mix combining our physical …
Scrum is a lightweight organizational framework that focuses on transforming the way you tackle complex projects. The project management approach is based on the concept of breaking a complex project down into simple tasks as well as encouraging you to adapt your process. It facilitates teamwork and helps you do more work in less time. …
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Database containerization has emerged with various critiques here and there. Data insecurity, specific resource requirements, network problems are oft quoted as the significant drawbacks of the practice. Nevertheless, container usage has been on the increase, and so too has the method of containerizing databases. Container usage is now being applied by organizations of all sizes …
What Is a ‘Downward Spiral’? A downward spiral is an ongoing deteriorating state of work which results in poor software and service quality, unfavorable customer results, and other consequent deplorable outcomes that lead to poor overall IT performance. The cause of this phenomenon is a “constant core conflict” of competing goals between IT operations and …
When it comes to interacting with Kubernetes clusters on a daily basis, you’re going to need to turn to kubectl; the command line tool for K8s. You can use it to deploy your container workloads into production clusters, but it can also help you achieve a whole lot more. It’s the swiss army knife of …
There’s a wealth of great content on the internet when it comes to software testing. As a DevOps consultant, though, I still regularly get asked about testing best practices. So, I thought I’d collate the information into one place as part of a short series on Software Testing. When it comes to making code changes, …
This is not a rant. Promise. But in encountering businesses who are attempting to convert to DevOps I’ve started to see a common pattern emerge. Many IT teams are concentrating on certain aspects of their development pipeline while neglecting or disregarding others. I’m not pointing accusatory fingers or preaching from a soapbox here. Most of …
Adopting DevOps is no easy undertaking, but the promise of cutting delivery times for projects from months down to days makes the feat worthwhile. For those keen to implement a DevOps transformation, understanding its roots will assist when applying the principles. Among its influences from Lean Manufacturing comes the infamously visible feature known as the …
As the saying goes, “The best defense is a good offense.” An adage true for both football and software development. When it comes to organizations protecting themselves against disruptions, the tendency is to bulk up post-disaster, rather than move on the offensive beforehand. In manufacturing terms, this can be in the form of an inventory …
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The body of knowledge referred to as the “Theory of Constraints” was originally conceived by Israeli business management educator and philosopher, Dr. Eliyahu M. Goldratt. Goldratt articulated the concept in his 1984 book “The Goal”: a fictional business novel which follows plant manager Alex on his journey to improving systems management within the factory where …
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It’s easy to overlook how young Kubernetes is in the world of containerization. Given its explosion in popularity, you’d be forgiven for forgetting that the software is not even four years old yet. Those using the software are quite literally on the frontier of cutting-edge technology that is leaving other platforms in its wake. With …
Is your team struggling to keep up with project deadlines and business realities? Have you found yourself shipping code under time pressures with the promise that, “I’ll sort it properly later.” Do you know deep down that the quick-and-dirty fix you recently implemented on a new feature won’t hold up to user demand? The problem …
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Our last summary installment focused on establishing automated testing practices to improve the level of fast feedback developers receive. This week, we look at mitigating the downward spiral that starts when developers work in isolated “branches” of the version control system. Before we dive in though, make sure you’re fully caught up on the previous …
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The DevOps movement, while ever-evolving, is still relatively in its infancy in comparison to other management concepts like Lean and Agile. DevOps means different things to different people, and finding the right skill set for your company is going to be entirely down to your specific needs. Which makes defining the role of a DevOps …
Given our affinity for Docker, we wanted to pass along some tips and best practices for using it at the command-line. To do that we’ve created a convenient Docker Commands Cheat Sheet to help improve your work flow. Now, you can avoid having to search for these shortcuts every time you open the software. Neat, …
As ever, don’t forget to read up on the previous installments to get a full, clear picture of The DevOps Handbook. The DevOps Handbook Summary Series (so far): Introduction Summary 1: Establishing the Three Ways 1: The Three Ways Continued 2: Beginning the DevOps Methodology 2: Defining DevOps Teams This week, we examine how to …
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