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AWS CODE PIPELINE

This article explains how to implement continuous integration for Python applications using AWS and GitHub by setting up an AWS CodePipeline to automate the integration and configuring AWS CodeBuild to handle the build process.
To begin, create a GitHub repository to store the source code for your Python application and ensure that it is correctly configured with the necessary files for your project.
Create a new AWS CodePipeline to automate the CI process, connect the pipeline to the GitHub repository, specifying the repository and branch.
In the AWS CodeBuild service, create a new build project, under the environment section choose the os as Ubuntu and select the latest image version. Enter the commands for building your Python application under the Buildspec section. Create the build project once everything is configured.
Navigate to AWS Systems Manager and create three parameters to connect to Docker Hub. These parameters will be used later to push the Docker image to Docker Hub.
In IAM, create the necessary roles and permissions for your build process. You’ll need roles for CodeBuild and CodeDeploy, ensuring they have access to push images to Docker Hub and interact with EC2 instances.
Set up the pipeline by defining the source, build, and deploy stages. For the source stage, select the GitHub repository and the branch to monitor. Skip the deployment stage for now if it’s not required.
In AWS EC2, launch a new instance for deployment. Ensure that the appropriate security groups are configured and connect to the instance via SSH. Verify that the CodeDeploy Agent is running.
In AWS CodeDeploy, create a new application and deployment group. Select the EC2 service role for CodeDeploy.
Use the latest commit and edit the CodeDeploy settings to deploy the updated version. Verify that all three stages (source, build, and deployment) succeed, ensuring the complete CI pipeline runs smoothly.

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AWS ELASTIC CONTAINER SERVICE

Virtualization divides up a computer into separate chunks, while containerization compartmentalizes apps into separate boxes, making things more efficient and easier to manage.
Docker is a tool that helps package and run applications using containers, which are like virtual boxes holding everything the app needs to run.
Docker Hub is an online store where developers share containers for various software.
Amazon ECS (Elastic Container Service) is a platform for running and managing software applications in containers, providing organization, deployment, scaling, and management capabilities in the cloud.

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Quordle today – hints and answers for Monday, October 14 (game #994)

Quordle has been offering challenges in word games as it nears 1,000 games
Players can take a look at the article for some hints and answers
Quordle has tricky words, such as, Rogue, Story, Emcee, and Aunty
The number of different vowels in Quordle today is 4
The number of Quordle answers containing repeated letters today is just 1
None of Q, Z, X or J appear among today's Quordle answers
There are today's Quordle answers starting with letters R, S, E, and A
Other word games like Wordle and its variations are also available
TechRadar's Global Editor in Chief, Marc McLaren, is a Quordle expert
The Quordle #994 game answers are Rogue, Story, Emcee, and Aunty

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NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Monday, October 14 (game #225)

NYT Strands is the latest word game from the New York Times.
Today's theme for NYT Strands is 'Get out of here!'
The clue words for today's game are: TUCK, RUCK, SOLE, DOLL, BUNG, NEAT.
The spangram for today's game is 'MOVINGDAY.'

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These are the best OLED monitors to buy in 2024

OLED monitors offer superior picture quality, wider viewing angles, faster response times, energy efficiency, and lightweight design. OLED monitors are more expensive than their LCD counterparts, but the enhanced image quality and immersive viewing experience make them a compelling choice.
The Alienware 32 QD-OLED is the best OLED gaming monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate and remarkable color accuracy. The MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED is an excellent, more affordable, option with a brightness of 1,000 nits and OLED burn-in prevention mechanisms.
The Asus ROG Swift PG27AQDP is the best 27-inch OLED monitor with vibrant colors, deep blacks, and a mind-boggling 480Hz refresh rate. The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB is an exceptional OLED with smart features like Samsung's Tizen OS and Dolby Vision support.
The Corsair Xeneon Flex 45WQHD240 is a unique bendable OLED gaming monitor that can be converted into a curved monitor. The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 is the best ultrawide OLED monitor, offering an immersive 32:9 aspect ratio for gaming and productivity.
The LG C3 OLED is the best OLED smart TV, delivering flawless contrast, deep black, and a consistent viewing experience. The Asus ZenScreen OLED MQ16AH is the best portable OLED monitor with a magnetic case, excellent color accuracy, and low input lag.
OLED monitors offer superior picture quality compared to LCD monitors, with each pixel emitting its own light for deeper blacks and wider viewing angles. OLED technology also reduces motion blur, consumes less power, and permits thinner and lighter designs.
OLED displays tend to be more expensive due to the intricate manufacturing process and the cost of sensitive organic materials. OLED monitors have a potential issue with burn-in, where static images will fade into the screen over time, becoming a permanent blemish.
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) and OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) are two distinct display technologies with unique characteristics. OLED is known for superior contrast and color accuracy, while LCD excels in brightness and power consumption.
QD-OLED (Quantum Dot OLED) is a relatively new display technology that combines the benefits of OLED and Quantum Dots to enhance color accuracy, brightness, and efficiency. QD-OLED displays use blue OLEDs as the light source and quantum dots to create more vibrant, accurate colors compared to traditional OLEDs.
OLED monitors offer superior image quality, faster response times, and energy efficiency, making them an excellent choice for gaming, graphic design, and high-definition media consumption. OLED monitors are relatively expensive, but the investment is worth it for the immersive viewing experience they offer.

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Create an AWS SNS Topic Using CDK and consume messages with a Spring Boot Microservice

Amazon SNS (Simple Notification Service) is a fully managed Amazon messaging service that allows large number of subscribers using different delivery protocoles, such as HTTP/HTTPS, email, SQS, SMS and AWS Lambda.
This guide demonstrates how to create a Spring Boot application that subscribes to and processes messages from an SNS topic.
The infrastructure, built using AWS CDK (in Java), includes the following components:
A VPC with a public Subnet to host an EC2 instance where the Spring Boot application will run.
An Internet Gateway to provide the EC2 instance with internet access for downloading dependencies.
An SNS Topic for publishing messages.
An EC2 Instance for hosting the Spring Boot application.
An IAM Role to grant the EC2 instance permissions to receive messages from the SNS topic (critical for secure communication).
The code creates a Spring Boot application that subscribes to and processes messages from an SNS topic.
Finally, add a controller designed to handle incoming notifications from an AWS SNS (Simple Notification Service) topic.

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The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K is already facing an uphill battle

Intel's latest Arrow Lake-S CPUs consume less power, generating less heat and is on par with last-gen's Core i9-14900K. The flagship Core Ultra 9 285K is a capable chip but struggles to compete with AMD's best CPU, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D based on the Zen 4 architecture offers similar gaming performance as the more expensive Ryzen 9 7950X3D.
The Core Ultra 9 285K, part of the Core Ultra 200S processors, will be released on October 24, 2024, at a retail price of $589.
Intel is ditching hyper-threading to reduce power consumption and improve multi-thread performance, offering native support for faster DDR5 memory, latest connectivity options, and a new Thread Director.
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers an edge when it comes to cache with implementation of 3D V-Cache technology, the combined 104MB is miles ahead of 76MB on the Core Ultra 9 258K.
The Core Ultra 9 285K looks like it may struggle to match up against the cheaper Ryzen 7 7800X3D for pure gaming purposes.
As of now, Intel has not shared any substantial performance numbers for its latest processors.
The new Arrow Lake-S CPUs feature a tiled architecture with Lion Cove P-Cores and Skymont E-cores packed using Intel's feveros technology.
Until Intel shares performance numbers, it is safe to assume that Intel's latest flagship is going to be faster than the Ryzen 7 7800X3D in both single-core and multi-core performance.
The Core i9-14900K is cheaper than the new Core Ultra 9 285K, and Intel's latest flagship looks like an uphill battle against already established market leaders.

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Apple is hoping to one-up Meta with its own smart glasses

Apple's Vision Pro team is working on smart glasses to compete with Meta.
Meta has gained an early lead with its well-received smart glasses.
Apple seeks to bring world-understanding capabilities to its smart glasses.
Apple's smart glasses launch is expected in the long run.

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Sony InZone M10S review: the brightest OLED monitor I’ve reviewed

Sony's InZone M10S is the brand’s first OLED gaming monitor with a searing brightness, unmatched motion clarity, great color coverage, and a thoughtful design, including a 480Hz refresh rate geared toward the competitive gaming community.
The monitor delivers 100% of sRGB in the Standard picture profile, 98% of DCI-P3, and 89% of AdobeRGB.
If you’re interested in this high refresh rate but not willing to pay too much, you could opt for the LG UltraGear OLED 27 for about $600, which has a speedy 240Hz refresh rate.
Sony’s list of feature caters to eSports players on PC by including a 24.5-inch mode with center or bottom alignment and two picture profiles tuned for competitive games-FPS Pro and FPS Pro+.
Although Sony’s InZone M10S is impressive, its one-year warranty won't win it any favors, particularly since Alienware offers three years of burn-in protection.
With how quickly OLED monitors drop in price, the InZone M10S is expected to witness a price drop eventually. At around $900, it’s a decent purchase, and at $800, it’s a slam dunk.
Sony includes a cable routing channel through the stand for minimal cable clutter, and theOLED panel manages to surpass expectations with the highest brightness ever recorded in the display. The OSD is large and clear, making navigation easy, and the InZone Hub allows you to control everything your monitor does with your keyboard and mouse.
Counterpart ROG PG27AQDP costs less with nearly identical performance and specs, plus the bonus of a three-year warranty-which is superior to Inzone's one year.
Although the colors may not be accurate out of the box, overall, Sony manages to push things just a hair further than the competition.
The InZone M10S leaves a lot to be desired in terms of justifying its price because the latest and greatest displays get marked down so rapidly and the last-gen options still possess all the fantastic OLED characteristics.

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Windows 11 could soon fix your password headaches as Microsoft welcomes third-party passkeys to the OS

Microsoft is introducing support for third-party passkeys in Windows 11, making it easier for users to log in without passwords.
Passkeys leverage biometric authentication and offer stronger security than traditional username and password combos.
Microsoft previously allowed the use of passkeys with Microsoft consumer accounts and is now extending support to third-party passkeys.
Windows 11 has been updated to simplify the use of Windows Hello and passkeys for logging into websites and apps.

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Considerations when moving to another hypervisor or platform

Switching between virtualization platforms requires careful planning and consideration of available options.
The type of virtualization platform to choose must be heavily influenced by current and future workloads.
Traditional virtualization platforms like VMware, Azure Stack HCI or Nutanix would be preferred for organizations that will continue to use virtual machines for a long time.
Container platforms like Red Hat OpenShift, VMware Tanzu, or cloud-native solutions like Google Kubernetes Engine, Amazon EKS Anywhere, or Azure AKS would be preferred for organizations that are transitioning to container workloads.
Considerations like knowledge/expertise, integrations and dependencies with the virtualization layer, technology stack considerations, hardware usage, support for workloads and cost must be taken into account while choosing a virtualization platform.
Transitioning from one virtualization layer to another requires acquiring new knowledge and skills specific to the new technology.
The compatibility of existing hardware with the new virtualization platform must also be assessed, along with hardware components and capabilities like network drivers, RAID controllers, underlying storage systems, and specialized hardware.
Switching virtualization platforms also involves costs like licenses of new platforms, new tools, support, training and migration project.
There is no single answer or platform that works for everyone when it comes to moving to another hypervisor or platform.
Each platform has its own strengths and weaknesses which must be evaluated before making any decisions.

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Quordle today – hints and answers for Sunday, October 13 (game #993)

Quordle, the word game is still in vogue and has retained its popularity.
Quordle hints and answers are available indicating 3 vowels, 1 repeated letter, no presence of Q, Z, X or J, and none of the starting letters are similar.
The solutions to the Quordle game played on October 13th, 2019, was UNFIT, NYMPH, THUMB, and PUREE.
The word NYMPH offers no vowels, THUMB has only one, while PUREE has three, but the repeated Es negate the advantage.
It was a tough Quordle game, and even the author had to guess an extra time to solve all of them.
Some uncommonly spelled words and a lack of vowels made the game tricky.
Quordle game solutions for past 20 games are also available, making it helpful for Quordle enthusiasts.
Marc McLaren, TechRadar's Global Editor in Chief, has been obsessed with Wordle alternatives for more than two years and has authored several articles on it.
He is also the author of a daily Wordle answer column and an in-depth analysis of the most common letters in Wordle.
Users can also check out Marc's Wordle today, NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and solutions for those puzzles.

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NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Sunday, October 13 (game #224)

NYT Strands is the latest word game by the New York Times.
Today's theme for NYT Strands is "Time to get cozy."
Some clue words for today's game include FAST, SALE, FISH, DILL, CRAG.
The spangram for today's game is FALLFASHION.

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Setting up WireGuard VPN at AWS with Terraform

The article discusses setting up a WireGuard VPN at AWS with Terraform.
Two ways to access internal AWS VPC resources for the team are through using a Bastion/Jump Host and through a Private VPN, where WireGuard is chosen as the VPN solution for its convenience.
The article prepares the initial Terraform and generates key pairs for the server and peer clients.
A WireGuard setup script is created to be run during EC2 creation.
Ubuntu AMI, Security Group, and Elastic IP are then setup to create the WireGuard server.
A client configuration is then generated using a client-conf template and checked for VPN connection.
The article discusses adding clients which involves generating a new key pair, updating the secrets.yaml file, and running Terraform apply again.
The article concludes by highlighting that with WireGuard, a cheap and fast VPN setup can be created to access internal AWS VPC resources along with different client configurations.
The source files for the article can be accessed via the attached link.

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FastCloudDeploy: Simplifying Open-Source Cloud Deployments

FastCloudDeploy offers a platform for effortless open-source cloud deployments.
Key features include instant provisioning, user-friendly interface, secure deployments, scalable infrastructure, prepaid usage plans, and 24/7 expert support.
Benefits of choosing FastCloudDeploy include time-saving, high uptime, and zero infrastructure hassles.
The platform supports various open-source solutions like databases, identity management, workflow automation, data analytics, and monitoring tools.

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