Argues for using TypeScript over YAML for cloud infrastructure automation, using a serverless URL shortener on AWS as a case study.
Announcing the launch of the Day Two Cloud podcast, focusing on advanced cloud operations, migrations, and management topics.
A summary of key announcements and insights from the AWS re:Invent conference, as presented at a London event, focusing on AWS services and platform thinking.
Argues that the PIE theorem (Pattern Flexibility, Efficiency, Infinite Scale) is more practical for database selection than the popular CAP theorem.
A technical guide on migrating a static website from AWS S3 to Azure Storage Static Websites, including setup steps and a script.
Examines four common data modeling patterns for DynamoDB in serverless applications, including simple use cases and complex relational approaches.
Explores AWS's unannounced, under-the-hood improvements to services like Redshift and DynamoDB that enhance performance without customer action.
Analyzes the evolution of hybrid cloud strategies, contrasting traditional application bursting with modern, consistent deployment models for legacy systems.
Recap of a Python Frederick meetup where Patrick Pierson presented on Django, covering local development tools like Docker and Vagrant.
Analyzes the fear that using AWS could help Amazon compete with and destroy your business, debunking common myths about cloud provider competition.
A technical guide on integrating Amazon AppStream 2.0 with a Learning Management System using AWS Chalice and LTI to stream applications to students.
A curated list of notable and popular sessions from AWS re:Invent, focusing on serverless, DevOps, containers, and cloud architecture.
Analyzes the future of cloud computing after AWS and Azure's dominance, exploring potential next shifts like serverless and edge computing.
A developer recounts a frustrating two-day debugging journey caused by a Docker configuration issue, highlighting the importance of sane defaults in software tools.
Analysis of how major IT vendors like Microsoft, Dell, and Amazon are shifting from horizontal to vertically integrated 'full stack' models.
A conference veteran shares essential experiences for first-time AWS re:Invent attendees, including keynotes and the re:Play party.
Guide to configuring Docker containers to resolve private AWS Route53 DNS names by setting the VPC DNS server for the Docker daemon.
Explains how AWS Network ACLs and ephemeral port ranges can cause intermittent Docker connectivity issues, with a detailed solution.
A personal recap and key takeaways from attending the AWS Summit Benelux 2018, focusing on cloud computing trends and services.
Analyzes the value of free cloud service tiers for learning, comparing Azure and AWS, and offers strategies for effective use.
