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How to Create an AWS Account, Launch a Windows EC2 Instance, and Install IIS

To create an AWS account, visit the AWS Signup Page and fill in the required details.
To launch a Windows EC2 instance, navigate to the AWS Management Console, search for EC2, and click Launch Instances.
To install IIS on the Windows instance, connect to the instance, open Command Prompt with administrative privileges, and run the command: Install-WindowsFeature -Name Web-Server -IncludeManagementTools.
To access the IIS server from your local machine, go to the EC2 Dashboard, edit the Security Group, and add a new inbound rule for HTTP protocol on port 80.

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Querying S3 logs in a flash with DuckDB 🦆

Amazon S3 server access logs record who accessed what and when, providing crucial insights for monitoring, auditing, and troubleshooting. But when dealing with large amounts of log data, it can quickly become a hassle to sift through manually. That’s where DuckDB comes in—a game-changing tool that allows you to run SQL-like queries directly on files, without the need for cumbersome data imports.
DuckDB is an analytical SQL database that lets you query files in various formats from different sources with incredible speed. Think of it as SQLite's cooler cousin who went to tech school.
The article mentions setting up the foundation of DuckDB to talk to S3 and the failed approaches and understanding of S3 access log format. It also discusses a working solution and some additional details like the type conversion trap and the header conundrum. The article ends with the scalability and versatility of DuckDB in handling various data processing tasks.
DuckDB turned what could have been a complex ETL process into a simple SQL query. It's like having the power of a data warehouse with the simplicity of SQLite.
The beauty of this solution isn't just in its simplicity - it's in its scalability. You can process gigabytes of logs without breaking a sweat.
With DuckDB, you can query logs directly from S3 without downloading them first, use familiar SQL syntax instead of learning new tools, and get results blazingly fast thanks to DuckDB's columnar processing.
DuckDB isn't just for logs - it's becoming a goto for any task that involves quick data analysis, file format conversions, data aggregation, and ad-hoc querying.
The article emphasizes the scalability and versatility of DuckDB in handling various data processing tasks.

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I’m building EpicWeb.dev

EpicWeb.dev is a new project being developed.
The project aims to offer high-quality content and extensive material.
EpicWeb.dev will be larger in scope compared to EpicReact.dev.
The project plans may change, but the initial focus is on delivering a valuable learning experience.

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Why Argo CD Not Helm in Kubernetes Environment

Argo CD is a powerful tool for managing configurations in a Kubernetes environment.
Unlike Helm, Argo CD implements the GitOps model, storing the desired state of applications in Git.
Argo CD continuously monitors the Kubernetes cluster and compares it to the desired state in Git.
Using Argo CD ensures a declarative, auditable, and version-controlled approach to configuration management.

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Logs create coziness

Logging creates a summary of the process. Usually stored in .txt.
The file structure displays the endpoints where the server is knocking in the case of a VPN connection - ports (IPv4/IPv6) and traffic tunneling cases.
Logs are often used in testing and secure development to track events, date/time, port, and protocol.
When developing, it is useful to log the product and the development stage for reporting and reference purposes.

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Getting Started with Terraform- Day 1

Terraform is an open-source Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool by HashiCorp.
It simplifies infrastructure management by allowing users to define infrastructure using a human-readable format.
The guide covers topics such as Terraform installation, basic configuration, HCL syntax, and the importance of state files.
By following this guide, users can confidently begin using Terraform for infrastructure automation.

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Each cell in a multicellular organism is specialized to perform a specific function.
Prokaryotes and most protists consist of a single cell, while fungi, animals, and plants consist of trillions of cells.
In multicellular organisms, similar cells are organized into groups called tissues.
Tissues are groups of similar cells specialized to perform a common function.

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Shifting End-to-End Testing Left on Microservices

Developers should get test feedback sooner in order to write code faster and see how it works earlier.
In microservice development, developers are often writing code they can’t run without a full test suite and so full tests must run early.
At Earnest, every developer can run ultra-fast end-to-end tests that are usually run by QA, allowing for swift feedback.
Uber developed the Backend Integration Testing Strategy to handle the complexity of its microservices architecture.
This involves using isolated sandboxes, smart routing, tenancy-based data filtering and sandboxed Kafka integrations to mirror production as closely as possible.
They also use the Composable Testing Framework which produces modular test flows that simulate complex scenarios which reduces maintenance overhead and aligns tests with real-world use cases.
Advanced test management and analytics help to track test health, endpoint coverage and failure patterns and automatically quarantine unreliable tests.
Uber has reduced incidents by 71% per 1,000 code changes by utilizing these practices, emphasizing the importance of the collaboration and communication of testing amongst teams.
E2E testing is impractical for microservices with the complexity and variability they introduce. Tools like Signadot provide lightweight sandboxes for early testing, helping to catch potential errors early.
Using effective tools for fast, reliable, and scalable testing will ensure the shift of E2E testing left in Microservices is successful.

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From 502 to 200: Building a Auto-Scaling Infrastructure with Terraform

The article highlights the implementation of an auto-scaling infrastructure using Terraform. The infrastructure is highly available, fault-tolerant, and scalable, capable of adapting to changing traffic demands while ensuring cost efficiency, high availability, reliability, enhancing user experience, enabling future-proof scalability, and adhering to security-first design protocols.
The article focuses on the implementation of various infrastructure modules, including Root, VPC, Launch Template and Security Groups, Load Balancer and Auto Scaling Groups, and Monitoring and Alerts.
The article provides a detailed explanation of each module configuration, highlighting the features and strategies employed for each component.
The article further delves into troubleshooting and resolving the 502 Bad Gateway error, which presented a challenge due to the architecture's security-first design. The resolution involved implementing AWS Systems Manager for secure instance management, validating user data scripts, and testing configurations with spot instances before production deployment.

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Introduction to DevSecOps

DevSecOps is an approach that integrates security measures at every stage of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). It ensures that applications are both scalable and secure without compromising development speed.
Key principles of DevSecOps include shifting security testing left, automation, collaboration between teams, and continuous monitoring.
Benefits of DevSecOps include early detection of vulnerabilities, faster time-to-market, enhanced compliance, and improved security posture.
DevSecOps workflow involves planning, development, build, test, release, deploy, operate, and monitor.

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Good News! Deadline Extended for the DevCycle Feature Flag Challenge.

The deadline for the DevCycle Feature Flag Challenge has been extended by two weeks.
The new deadline is December 22 and winners will be announced on January 2.
Participants are encouraged to build an app showcasing unique use of feature flags.
The challenge offers $1,000 in prizes for three winners.

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Symfony monitoring library implementation

The Symfony monitoring library has undergone renovations to enhance the monitoring experience for developers.
The library now offers compatibility with Doctrine 3.x, allowing for the use of sql loggers or middleware based on the version of Doctrine.
The library previously used route names to monitor HTTP traffic but faced limitations, such as optional route names and mixed formats of monitored endpoints.
To address these issues, the library now collects the route pattern instead of the real URL, making it easier to ignore specific URLs or parts of the application.

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Building multi-architecture images with GitLab CI/CD

Building multi-architecture images with GitLab CI/CD
The diversification of processor architectures adds complexity to container image creation.
Using Docker buildx and QEMU in GitLab CI/CD allows for multi-architecture builds.
The resulting images are available in the GitLab container registry.

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Cloud Developer Kits gloss over their best feature!

There are tools available that promise to generate infrastructure with code.
Most tools use or offer the ability to use Terraform/OpenTofu providers.
Choosing the right tool depends on the team's needs and building around it.
CDK for Terraform abstracts away complexities and focuses on providing guard-railed access to infrastructure.

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GitLab co-founder and CEO Sid Sijbrandij steps down, with Bill Staples named as his replacement

GitLab CEO Sid Sijbrandij steps down, replaced by Bill Staples due to health reasons.
Staples, a technology industry veteran, will receive a base salary of $600,000 and stock awards worth around $24 million.
GitLab's third-quarter financial results beat expectations, with earnings of 23 cents per share on revenue of $196 million.
Sijbrandij will take on the role of executive chairman of the board of directors while focusing on his health.

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