Linux
Bash Scripting Best Practices for DevOps Engineers
Write reliable bash scripts with set -euo pipefail, proper quoting, [[ ]] tests, idempotent patterns, cleanup traps, ShellCheck, and knowing when to switch to Python.
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CI/CD
Semantic Versioning and Automated Releases with Conventional Commits
Version numbers should encode compatibility, not vibes. Learn semantic versioning, the Conventional Commits spec, commitlint enforcement, and fully automated releases with semantic-release and Release Please.
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CI/CD
Building a Monorepo CI Pipeline That Doesn't Fall Apart at Scale
Monorepo CI should only build what changed. Learn affected-service detection with git diff, Nx, Turborepo, and Bazel, plus remote caching, shared library versioning, and practical GitHub Actions configurations.
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CI/CD
Feature Flags: Decoupling Deployment from Release
Feature flags let you deploy code to production without exposing it to users. Learn the different flag types, build a flag system from scratch, compare LaunchDarkly vs Unleash, and manage the technical debt that comes with flag sprawl.
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CI/CD
Canary Deployments: Gradual Rollouts That Catch Problems Early
Canary deployments route a small percentage of traffic to the new version, catching problems before they affect everyone. Learn implementation with Nginx, Argo Rollouts, Flagger, and feature flags.
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CI/CD
Blue-Green Deployments: Zero-Downtime Releases Explained
Blue-green deployments eliminate downtime by running two identical environments and switching traffic instantly. Learn the pattern with Kubernetes, AWS CodeDeploy, and Nginx, plus how to handle the tricky part: database migrations.
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