The article explains how to use AWS CodeBuild's Lambda Compute to make Terraform deployments faster and more cost-efficient. The post covers recent updates to CodeBuild that integrate Lambda for building and testing, and introduces the use of custom images for builds. Practical steps and code snippets are included to help readers implement these improvements in their own infrastructure projects.
https://dev.to/aws-builders/accelerate-and-save-cost-for-terraform-deployments-with-aws-codebuilds-lambda-compute-5814

The blog post delves into the challenges and techniques of creating Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using existing cloud configurations. The author, Cory O'Daniel, critiques the limitations of current tools like Terraformer and Terracognita, which often fail to simplify the process effectively. He emphasizes the complexity and manual effort still required to convert existing resources into well-organized IaC, highlighting the pitfalls and inefficiencies in these tools.
https://www.massdriver.cloud/blogs/generating-infrastructure-as-code-from-existing-cloud-resources

A CLI application to determine the required terraform version
https://github.com/ikorchynskyi/terraform-version-inspect

🐺 A Fast, Secure and Reliable Terraform Backend, Set up in Minutes.
https://github.com/Clivern/Lynx

Inside .git
https://wizardzines.com/images/uploads/inside-git.png

This article delves into the innovative approach adopted by Levels.fyi to develop a scalable search solution using PostgreSQL
https://www.levels.fyi/blog/scalable-search-with-postgres.html

Monokle is a set of OSS tools designed to help create and maintain high-quality Kubernetes configurations throughout the application lifecycle
https://github.com/kubeshop/monokle

A batteries-included Python client library for Kubernetes that feels familiar for folks who already know how to use kubectl
https://github.com/kr8s-org/kr8s

The Kubefirst Open Source Platform

https://github.com/kubefirst/kubefirst

The CNCF candidate for observability visualisation. Already supports Prometheus - more data sources to come!
https://github.com/perses/perses

The article explores building a serverless image cataloging application using Amazon Bedrock and the Claude 3 Haiku model. It emphasizes the integration of advanced AI to enhance photo album functionalities by providing automated, insightful summaries of images. Key topics include prompt engineering for effective AI utilization, architectural insights for serverless applications, and practical coding examples. The use of Claude 3 Haiku promises significant improvements in processing speed and accuracy in categorizing and summarizing images.
https://community.aws/content/2dph8QpfKGyQnCdp88B7D52SaV1/harnessing-claude-3-haik

The article delves into creating a serverless newsletter system using Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Amazon Simple Email Service (SES). The guide covers the entire process, from setting up SES to handle emails, ensuring email authenticity with DKIM, and managing bounces and complaints, to constructing a serverless infrastructure that includes AWS Lambda and DynamoDB for efficient email operations. The author emphasizes scalability, cost-effectiveness, and the technical challenges encountered during the setup.
https://cloudnature.net/blog/building-a-serverless-newsletter-your-guide-to-aws-and-amazon-ses

Flexible, reusable and concise configuration for Kubernetes
https://github.com/grafana/tanka

Timoni is a package manager for Kubernetes, powered by CUE and inspired by Helm.
https://github.com/stefanprodan/timoni

The blog post guides you through using the Grafana Operator for managing Grafana Cloud stacks within Kubernetes. It covers the setup process using Helm for quick installation, and details how to connect to Grafana Cloud, configure resources like folders, dashboards, and alert rules. The post emphasizes the benefits of integrating Grafana Cloud with Kubernetes, making configuration management streamlined and efficient.
https://grafana.com/blog/2024/04/24/how-to-use-the-grafana-operator-managing-a-grafana-cloud-stack-in-kubernetes/

In this blog post, the engineering team at Slack shares an insightful narrative about their extensive migration from AWS's IMDSv1 to IMDSv2, detailing both the challenges and solutions they encountered along the way. The migration aimed to enhance security by leveraging IMDSv2's session authentication for managing about 60,000 EC2 instances. The post elaborates on the technical strategies, tools, and collaborative efforts that ensured a smooth transition, reflecting Slack's commitment to maintaining robust security standards in their cloud infrastructure.
https://slack.engineering/our-journey-migrating-to-aws-imdsv2/

PostgreSQL Index Advisor
https://github.com/supabase/index_advisor

Run kubectl command in Web Browser.

https://github.com/1Panel-dev/webkubectl

Discover the innovative strategies to implement A/B testing across a platform serving over 50 million users, using AWS Lambda@Edge. This post dives deep into the technical complexities and solutions involved in executing split A/B tests efficiently, ensuring minimal impact on performance while enhancing user experience. Learn about the challenges and insights from a large-scale deployment that combines technology with practical business applications.
https://rahulsuresh.net/blog/ab-testing-millions-of-users-using-aws-lambda-edge

Explore the journey of Canva's engineering team as they detail their experiences and solutions in scaling a content usage counting service to handle billions of transactions. This post delves into the evolution of their architecture from MySQL to modern OLAP databases, emphasizing improvements in scalability, accuracy, and operability. Discover the technical hurdles and innovative strategies that helped Canva support its growing needs and ensure accurate content creator compensation.
https://www.canva.dev/blog/engineering/scaling-to-count-billions/

k0s - The Zero Friction Kubernetes

https://github.com/k0sproject/k0s