Architectural work follows certain unwritten laws that shape decision-making and long-term success. This blogpost explores key principles that every architect should consider.
https://www.ufried.com/blog/laws_of_architectural_work/
https://www.ufried.com/blog/laws_of_architectural_work/
Uwe Friedrichsen
The laws of architectural work
Understanding architectural decisions
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Caching can be unpredictable, but understanding its nuances is essential for performance optimization. This story explores the challenges and quirks of caching at scale.
https://blog.cloudflare.com/sometimes-i-cache/
https://blog.cloudflare.com/sometimes-i-cache/
The Cloudflare Blog
Sometimes I cache: implementing lock-free probabilistic caching
If you want to know what cache revalidation is, how it works, and why it can involve rolling a die, read on. This blog post presents a lock-free probabilistic approach to cache revalidation, along with its implementation.
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Managing Argo Workflows across multiple clusters can be challenging but rewarding. This piece explores how Kubestellar simplifies orchestration and scalability. #Kubernetes
https://dettori.medium.com/harnessing-the-power-of-multi-cluster-argo-workflows-with-kubestellar-9dd5582e76bb
https://dettori.medium.com/harnessing-the-power-of-multi-cluster-argo-workflows-with-kubestellar-9dd5582e76bb
Medium
Harnessing the Power of Multi-Cluster Argo Workflows with KubeStellar
In this post, we will explore a novel approach to distributing Argo Workflows across multiple Kubernetes clusters.
A cli tool to help discover deprecated apiVersions in Kubernetes
https://github.com/FairwindsOps/pluto
https://github.com/FairwindsOps/pluto
GitHub
GitHub - FairwindsOps/pluto: A cli tool to help discover deprecated apiVersions in Kubernetes
A cli tool to help discover deprecated apiVersions in Kubernetes - FairwindsOps/pluto
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Understanding Kubernetes security threats requires a practical approach. This analysis breaks down the Kubernetes Threat Matrix and its real-world implications.
https://medium.com/beyond-devsecops/a-pragmatic-look-at-the-kubernetes-threat-matrix-d58504e926b5
https://medium.com/beyond-devsecops/a-pragmatic-look-at-the-kubernetes-threat-matrix-d58504e926b5
Medium
A pragmatic look at the Kubernetes Threat Matrix
Written by Kenichi Shibata and Simon Elsmie
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EC2 Auto Scaling is powerful but not a one-size-fits-all solution. This article explores its limitations and when to consider alternative approaches.
https://dzone.com/articles/why-ec2-autoscaling-isnt-a-silver-bullet
https://dzone.com/articles/why-ec2-autoscaling-isnt-a-silver-bullet
DZone
AWS Performance Tuning: Why EC2 Autoscaling Isn’t a Silver Bullet
This article shares insights into why Autoscaling isn’t a silver bullet, how to optimize autoscaling configurations, and real-world challenges and solutions.
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Migrating from RDS to DynamoDB can be complex, but the dual-write strategy offers a reliable solution. This article walks through the process and key considerations.
https://dzone.com/articles/migration-from-rds-to-dynamodb-with-the-dual-write-strategy
https://dzone.com/articles/migration-from-rds-to-dynamodb-with-the-dual-write-strategy
DZone
Seamless RDS to DynamoDB Migration: Unlocking Scalability With the Dual Write Strategy
This article provides an overview of the Incremental Migration with the Dual Write strategy, with the necessary steps, considerations, and best practices.
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Migrating Terraform state from Terraform Cloud to S3 is a practical solution for enhanced flexibility and control. This article guides you through the migration process.
https://medium.com/aws-specialists/migrating-terraform-state-from-terraform-cloud-to-s3-86578bcdc7fa
https://medium.com/aws-specialists/migrating-terraform-state-from-terraform-cloud-to-s3-86578bcdc7fa
Medium
Migrating Terraform state from Terraform Cloud to S3
Jens Båvenmark shares how to migrate Terraform state from Terraform Cloud to AWS S3 with secure storage using S3 and DynamoDB.
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Building perfect infrastructure requires thoughtful design and the right tools. This blogpost explores how Pulumi helps achieve scalable, maintainable infrastructure.
https://www.pulumi.com/blog/your-perfect-infrastructure/
https://www.pulumi.com/blog/your-perfect-infrastructure/
pulumi
Your Perfect Infrastructure May Not Be So Perfect
Building systems designed for easy change is more valuable than
attempting to create the perfect future-proof architecture.
attempting to create the perfect future-proof architecture.
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Monitoring inter-pod traffic at the Azure level is critical for performance and security. This article introduces Retina, an eBPF-based tool for enhanced visibility.
https://medium.com/@j.aslanov94/monitoring-inter-pod-traffic-at-the-az-level-with-ebpf-based-tool-retina-7a79818e305b
https://medium.com/@j.aslanov94/monitoring-inter-pod-traffic-at-the-az-level-with-ebpf-based-tool-retina-7a79818e305b
Medium
Monitoring Inter-Pod Traffic at the AZ Level with Retina (an eBPF based tool)
Introduction
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Highly synchronized clocks play a crucial role in distributed systems. This blogpost explores how they enhance performance and reliability in cloud environments.
https://muratbuffalo.blogspot.com/2024/12/utilizing-highly-synchronized-clocks-in.html
https://muratbuffalo.blogspot.com/2024/12/utilizing-highly-synchronized-clocks-in.html
Blogspot
Utilizing highly synchronized clocks in distributed databases
This master's thesis at Lund University Sweden explores how CockroachDB 's transactional performance can be improved by using tightly synch...
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Understanding the principles of OCC and isolation is essential for maintaining consistency in databases. This blogpost dives into these concepts and their real-world applications.
https://brooker.co.za/blog/2024/12/17/occ-and-isolation.html
https://brooker.co.za/blog/2024/12/17/occ-and-isolation.html
brooker.co.za
Snapshot Isolation vs Serializability - Marc's Blog