Continuous Delivery has revolutionized the software development process, allowing teams to deliver high-quality software at a rapid pace. Within this methodology, Deployment and Release are two critical steps that play a vital role in ensuring seamless software delivery. In this article, we will delve into the significance of Deployment and…

In today’s fast-paced software development landscape, achieving efficient and timely delivery is crucial for organizations. While methodologies like Agile, DevOps, and Lean offer valuable principles and practices to enhance software delivery, tracking and measuring their effectiveness becomes a vital aspect. In this article, we delve into the concept of software…

Platform engineering has emerged as one of the latest trends in software engineering. It is a discipline that allows organizations to scale their engineering capabilities, thereby improving the speed, quality, and functionality of their software. The key to effective platform engineering lies in the method of communication with other teams. The Benefits of Platform Engineering …

Docker containers have become an increasingly popular way to package and deploy applications, providing a lightweight and portable way to run software in a consistent environment. However, like any other system, Docker containers can be vulnerable to a variety of security issues if not properly configured. Here are some common…

The Domain Name System or DNS is the main way traffic is routed on the internet. It can be used to route traffic to one or many servers and can be chained so that the same URL can lead to different locations at different points in time. …

Environment variables are a simple way to configure software. They let you set a variable in the shell so that any processes you run can use the values provided. This is extremely helpful for CLI tools but shouldn’t be used for managing the configuration of complex software. In order to…

Packaging code is a key step in the software development life cycle. It is the process of taking source code, installing any dependencies that are required and converting it to code that can be executed. Anyone who develops and maintains software will need to package a new version of their…

Feature flags or feature toggles are settings that control how software runs and which features are enabled or disabled. Feature flags should be configured on the same host our software runs on using structured data formats to ensure that they are performant, stable and easy to manage. Why Use Feature Flags By using feature…

Distributed monoliths occur when the structure of an organisation and its code is split up whilst still being tightly coupled. This becomes a problem because the scale of the system increases but all of its parts need to be managed together, slowing down and increasing the risk of any changes. …