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13 Jul

Day 24 Task – 90daysofdevops : Complete Jenkins CI/CD Project

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What is GitHub WebhookGitHub Webhooks are a feature of the GitHub platform that allow developers to receive notifications about events that occur in a GitHub repository. Webhooks are HTTP callbacks that are triggered by specific events in a repository, such as a new commit, pull request, or issue being created or updated. They provide a way to integrate external systems or services with GitHub and automate workflows based on repository activity. When an event occurs, GitHub sends a POST request to a specified URL (endpoint) configured by the developer, containing information about the event. Developers can secure their webhooks by…

11 Jul

What is WebRTC protocol?

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WebRTC or Web Real Time Communication protocol is an open source protocol and technology that enables real time communication directly between web browsers and webRTC enabled applications Using WebRTC you can do video calling, audio calling and data transfer between devices. This capability is implemented using a set of JavaScript APIs that enable video, audio and data transmission between devices. These APIs include ICE, STUN, TURN, NAT and SDP We are going to learn more about these protocols below ICE (Interactive Connectivity Establishment) ICe is a protocol that is used to find the best path to reach devices that is…

10 Jul

How to Handle Secrets in Jupyter Notebooks

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With the rise of big data and machine learning, project Jupyter is becoming increasingly popular among data scientists and machine learning engineers. Jupyter Notebooks, together with IPython, provide an interactive workflow for developing, visualizing data, and writing texts and documentation, all in a single place and stored as a single document. However, data science and machine learning projects often need to access third-party APIs, read data from a data store, or interact with cloud services. This means that, just like normal code, the code in Jupyter Notebooks also needs to use secrets and credentials. These notebooks are nothing more than…

10 Jul

How Infrastructure Monitoring Can Prevent a Cyber Attack

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In today's digital age, where data breaches and cyber threats pose major risks to businesses, proactive cybersecurity measures are more needed than ever. One of the most effective defenses gaining prominence is infrastructure monitoring. Let’s explore the pivotal role of infrastructure monitoring in preemptively thwarting cyber attacks through real-world examples, industry insights, and best practices. Cybersecurity Challenges Cyber attacks continue to evolve in sophistication and frequency, targeting organizations across all sectors. The consequences of these attacks can be devastating, ranging from financial losses and operational disruptions to irreparable damage to brand reputation. As businesses increasingly rely on digital infrastructure, securing…

08 Jul

Setting your remote development environment

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Introduction At first, it works okay when you set your dev environment up and running. You might only need to run react dev server and next dev server. However, you'll see that things become slower when you run storybook dev server. What's worse, more components are added. Plus, you want to run unit/integration/e2e tests locally before making a pull request. Some developers might have a brand-new performant machine to handle all of them. Unfortunately, it wasn't me. To solve this issue, I looked into how to speed up my development environment. Buying a new local machine Most individuals choose this…

07 Jul

DevOps Meets Cybersecurity -> DevSecOps

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In the field of software development and IT operations, two methodologies have emerged as pivotal players: DevOps and DevSecOps. While they share common roots, their approaches and focuses differ significantly. As organizations strive to balance speed, efficiency, and security in their development processes, understanding the nuances between these two practices becomes crucial. The Coexistence of DevOps and DevSecOpsThe digital age has ushered in an era where software development and deployment need to be faster, more efficient, and increasingly secure. DevOps emerged as a revolutionary approach, breaking down silos between development and operations teams. However, as cyber threats became more sophisticated,…

06 Jul

Automating User and Group Management using Bash Script

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[*] Creating users and groups manually particularly in a large environment can be time consuming and tedious. Automating this task with a bash script saves time and errors.This script create_users.sh streamline the process, automates the creation of users and groups, sets up home directories, generates random passwords, and logs all actions. This article explains each step of the script and provides insights into its implementation. Script OverviewThe script reads a input file containing usernames and group names, creates users and groups as specified, sets up home directories with appropriate permissions and ownership, generates random passwords, and logs all actions. Additionally,…

05 Jul

How To Host A Static Website In Azure Blob Storage

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Hosting a static website on Azure Blob Storage is a straightforward process. Here’s a step-by-step guide, Step 1: Create a Storage Account Login to Azure Portal: Go to the Azure Portal. Create a Storage Account: Navigate to "Storage accounts" and click "Create". Fill in the necessary details (Subscription, Resource Group, Storage account name, etc.). Choose the Performance and Replication options as per your needs. Click "Review + create" and then "Create". Step 2: Enable Static Website Hosting Navigate to the Storage Account: Once created, go to your storage account. Enable Static Website Hosting: In the left-hand menu, find the "Data…

02 Jul

Boost Team Efficiency with Smaller PRs

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Ever felt overwhelmed by massive Pull Requests (PRs) that drag on for days, or even weeks? John Kline from Riot Games has the answers you’ve been looking for. In a recent DevLogue episode, John dished out game-changing insights on how reducing PR size can supercharge your team's performance. Slice and Dice: Breaking Down the Work The first step to conquering PR bloat is breaking down work into bite-sized chunks. Forget those monstrous, long-lived PRs. Instead, aim for short-lived PRs that deliver small, incremental changes daily. This not only makes reviews a breeze but also minimizes risk and integration issues. Two…

02 Jul

Terraform Validate Command: Practical Examples and Best Practices

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What is Terraform Validate The validate command helps you make sure your Terraform (or OpenTofu) code is syntactically correct before you deploy. This helps you to prevent misconfiguration due to missing attributes or incorrect dependencies, saving time, improving efficiency, and reducing cost. Under the hood, terraform validate performs these actions: Validates that the syntax of the terraform files is correct - For example, if you want to use the terraform ternary function in your code and provide the incorrect syntax halfway, terraform can capture it and help you fix it. Verifies the consistency of the terraform configuration -For instance, whether…