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Software Engineer, DevOps. Creating adventofdevops and the high level DevOps podcast.
highleveldevops.bearblog.dev
highleveldevops.bearblog.dev
September 18, 2023 at 8:33 PM
Learn DevOps by building.
1. Pick a backend language
2. Pick a framework
3. Pick a database
4. Pick a cloud provider
5. Pick a CI / CD platform
6. Find a sample app in language / framework
7. Get it live!
Rinse and repeat. You'll learn the ins and outs much faster than any course.
1. Pick a backend language
2. Pick a framework
3. Pick a database
4. Pick a cloud provider
5. Pick a CI / CD platform
6. Find a sample app in language / framework
7. Get it live!
Rinse and repeat. You'll learn the ins and outs much faster than any course.
September 18, 2023 at 5:42 PM
Learn DevOps by building.
1. Pick a backend language
2. Pick a framework
3. Pick a database
4. Pick a cloud provider
5. Pick a CI / CD platform
6. Find a sample app in language / framework
7. Get it live!
Rinse and repeat. You'll learn the ins and outs much faster than any course.
1. Pick a backend language
2. Pick a framework
3. Pick a database
4. Pick a cloud provider
5. Pick a CI / CD platform
6. Find a sample app in language / framework
7. Get it live!
Rinse and repeat. You'll learn the ins and outs much faster than any course.
These free repos are a great way to familiarize yourself with AWS in the real world! They also use the free resources provided by Localstack.
github.com/localstack-s...
github.com/localstack-s...
github.com/localstack-s...
github.com/localstack-s...
September 18, 2023 at 4:36 PM
These free repos are a great way to familiarize yourself with AWS in the real world! They also use the free resources provided by Localstack.
github.com/localstack-s...
github.com/localstack-s...
github.com/localstack-s...
github.com/localstack-s...
Local dev x for severless is rough
September 18, 2023 at 1:35 AM
Local dev x for severless is rough
localhost > 1542637.someremotedomain.dev
September 18, 2023 at 1:34 AM
localhost > 1542637.someremotedomain.dev
This is why fish shell is so amazing! I was just typing commands I had used months ago but need right now and I was hinted nicely of those exact commands! Saved me probably a half hour of pouring through docs!
September 15, 2023 at 9:36 PM
This is why fish shell is so amazing! I was just typing commands I had used months ago but need right now and I was hinted nicely of those exact commands! Saved me probably a half hour of pouring through docs!
Localstack has come a long way since I first looked at it years ago! So straightforward to get AWS resources locally for testing!
September 15, 2023 at 9:26 PM
Localstack has come a long way since I first looked at it years ago! So straightforward to get AWS resources locally for testing!
Because it's National Bald is Beautiful day.
September 14, 2023 at 1:57 AM
Because it's National Bald is Beautiful day.
I've never pronounced 'sudo' 'sudew'. Which I think is the 'correct' way.
September 13, 2023 at 10:24 PM
I've never pronounced 'sudo' 'sudew'. Which I think is the 'correct' way.
Setting up a Dell PowerEdge at the office today. Should be interesting
September 13, 2023 at 2:48 PM
Setting up a Dell PowerEdge at the office today. Should be interesting
A cheaper way to prepare for certifications:
Sign up for a practice test 'course' on a platform like Udemy. For $11 - $35 you can purchase 6 practice tests. Fail your way through and get lots of well organized documentation on your weak areas.
Sign up for a practice test 'course' on a platform like Udemy. For $11 - $35 you can purchase 6 practice tests. Fail your way through and get lots of well organized documentation on your weak areas.
September 11, 2023 at 4:22 PM
A cheaper way to prepare for certifications:
Sign up for a practice test 'course' on a platform like Udemy. For $11 - $35 you can purchase 6 practice tests. Fail your way through and get lots of well organized documentation on your weak areas.
Sign up for a practice test 'course' on a platform like Udemy. For $11 - $35 you can purchase 6 practice tests. Fail your way through and get lots of well organized documentation on your weak areas.
Learn Terraform through tutorials! Here are some good beginner tutorials!
developer.hashicorp.com/terraform/tu...
developer.hashicorp.com/terraform/tu...
developer.hashicorp.com/terraform/tu...
developer.hashicorp.com/terraform/tu...
developer.hashicorp.com/terraform/tu...
developer.hashicorp.com/terraform/tu...
September 11, 2023 at 4:20 PM
Learn Terraform through tutorials! Here are some good beginner tutorials!
developer.hashicorp.com/terraform/tu...
developer.hashicorp.com/terraform/tu...
developer.hashicorp.com/terraform/tu...
developer.hashicorp.com/terraform/tu...
developer.hashicorp.com/terraform/tu...
developer.hashicorp.com/terraform/tu...
I find a good way to learn something less familiar to you is to go through several step by step tutorials on a framework / language. It provides a gentle introduction to concepts and you actually get to build something.
September 11, 2023 at 4:16 PM
I find a good way to learn something less familiar to you is to go through several step by step tutorials on a framework / language. It provides a gentle introduction to concepts and you actually get to build something.
I've learned first hand how important health and wellness is to having a fulfilling career. Let's not forget to care for our bodies by moving them once in a while.
September 8, 2023 at 7:58 PM
I've learned first hand how important health and wellness is to having a fulfilling career. Let's not forget to care for our bodies by moving them once in a while.
Really wanting to get the High-Level DevOps podcast off the ground. Whole idea is to talk about DevOps and other topics in a fun and laid back environment. Any topic ideas are welcome.
September 8, 2023 at 7:45 PM
Really wanting to get the High-Level DevOps podcast off the ground. Whole idea is to talk about DevOps and other topics in a fun and laid back environment. Any topic ideas are welcome.
I didn't realize there are actually quite a few job openings for DevSecOps engineers.
September 8, 2023 at 7:43 PM
I didn't realize there are actually quite a few job openings for DevSecOps engineers.
Infrastructure as code is still code. You gotta clean it, review it, and discuss it or it will rot.
September 8, 2023 at 7:40 PM
Infrastructure as code is still code. You gotta clean it, review it, and discuss it or it will rot.
Problem: You want to run tests or jobs in your pipeline for various versions, hosts, etc.
Solution: Use the matrix strategy for GitHub Actions. You can spawn parallel jobs for a combination of these variables.
docs.github.com/en/actions/u...
Solution: Use the matrix strategy for GitHub Actions. You can spawn parallel jobs for a combination of these variables.
docs.github.com/en/actions/u...
September 8, 2023 at 7:27 PM
Problem: You want to run tests or jobs in your pipeline for various versions, hosts, etc.
Solution: Use the matrix strategy for GitHub Actions. You can spawn parallel jobs for a combination of these variables.
docs.github.com/en/actions/u...
Solution: Use the matrix strategy for GitHub Actions. You can spawn parallel jobs for a combination of these variables.
docs.github.com/en/actions/u...
If you want to start a blog, I recommend bearblog.dev. Super simple and minimal. Herman does a great job.
September 8, 2023 at 7:22 PM
If you want to start a blog, I recommend bearblog.dev. Super simple and minimal. Herman does a great job.
The most talented DevOps Engineer I've ever met was calm and cool. He didn't have to stress because he knew his stuff. He wasn't out to be better than anyone. He was, but he was humble. I'd like to be like that.
Be patient. You grow better than your past self. You just have to put in effort.
Be patient. You grow better than your past self. You just have to put in effort.
September 8, 2023 at 7:19 PM
The most talented DevOps Engineer I've ever met was calm and cool. He didn't have to stress because he knew his stuff. He wasn't out to be better than anyone. He was, but he was humble. I'd like to be like that.
Be patient. You grow better than your past self. You just have to put in effort.
Be patient. You grow better than your past self. You just have to put in effort.
Is Terraform still relevant?
September 8, 2023 at 2:09 PM
Is Terraform still relevant?
Person A:
- Thinks everyday about learning DevOps / WebDev / Engineering
- Never actually practices, reads, or experiments
Person B:
- Sits down and builds / experiments for 15 minutes a day
Guess which person knows more about DevOps / WebDev / Engineering after a year.
- Thinks everyday about learning DevOps / WebDev / Engineering
- Never actually practices, reads, or experiments
Person B:
- Sits down and builds / experiments for 15 minutes a day
Guess which person knows more about DevOps / WebDev / Engineering after a year.
September 8, 2023 at 2:50 AM
Person A:
- Thinks everyday about learning DevOps / WebDev / Engineering
- Never actually practices, reads, or experiments
Person B:
- Sits down and builds / experiments for 15 minutes a day
Guess which person knows more about DevOps / WebDev / Engineering after a year.
- Thinks everyday about learning DevOps / WebDev / Engineering
- Never actually practices, reads, or experiments
Person B:
- Sits down and builds / experiments for 15 minutes a day
Guess which person knows more about DevOps / WebDev / Engineering after a year.
I'd much rather build an app and set up a CI / CD pipeline, containerize it, etc to learn about DevOps over taking a course. It's just how I learn.
I will say, though, courses are good for bringing to your attention things you never knew existed.
I will say, though, courses are good for bringing to your attention things you never knew existed.
September 7, 2023 at 7:01 PM
I'd much rather build an app and set up a CI / CD pipeline, containerize it, etc to learn about DevOps over taking a course. It's just how I learn.
I will say, though, courses are good for bringing to your attention things you never knew existed.
I will say, though, courses are good for bringing to your attention things you never knew existed.
Can you implement devops using only open source and cloud agnostic solutions?
September 5, 2023 at 5:27 PM
Can you implement devops using only open source and cloud agnostic solutions?