AWS offers a simple email service with an indefinite free tier that includes 62,000 messages per month, which can be reduced to 1,000 messages per month after the first year. This change aims to curb the use of the free email tier and generate additional revenue, while still offering a reliable and .. read more  

Platform Engineering at Sotheby's focuses on velocity and stability, applying a product mindset to support software delivery and system consistency. The team sets goals based on outcomes, not just outputs, using processes like OKRs, quarterly planning, and story kickoffs. They also prioritize unders.. read more  

The transition from an operation manager to a site reliability engineer in 6 months is possible with the right guidance and experience. By applying to management positions at other companies and continuously learning, it is achievable to become a manager and lead a team to solve customer problems... read more  

Worldcoin, the blockchain identity project, has integrated with Okta to launch an identity protocol called World iD. Using a custom-designed hardware called Orb, users in Germany can get fully verified through biometric data and store their digital key on their device... read more  

A shift occurred in the technology sector this year, as companies focused on the cost perspective of sustainability in the infrastructure and tooling space. Observability tooling, perceived as a large cost center, came under scrutiny, leading to the recommendation of allocating 20-30% of total infra.. read more  

Writing NFTs on Mirror have received updates, including the ability to customize cover images, make them open editions, read collected posts within the NFT or on marketplaces, and continue collecting through secondary markets. Since their launch, Writing NFTs have gained popularity, with millions co.. read more  

The Ethereum Foundation has announced the recipients of its academic grant program, awarding $2 million in funding to projects across multiple categories. The recipients, from countries including Austria, Canada, China, France, and the United States, will contribute to the progress and positive impa.. read more  

Observability practices and tools enhance engineering productivity by streamlining troubleshooting, facilitating proactive error detection, enhancing system comprehension, boosting collaboration, promoting continuous improvement, and lowering stress levels. These tools enable engineers to quickly id.. read more  

Tornado Cash is a cryptocurrency smart contract mixer that allows users to deposit and withdraw crypto without creating a traceable link between the two addresses. It uses zero-knowledge proofs and Merkle Trees to provide anonymity and prevent theft by proof forgery... read more  

Nginx, a dominant web server since 2004, is widely used across websites and Docker containers. This article explores Nginx's intricacies, including the location and alias directives, potential vulnerabilities arising from misconfigurations, and real-world case studies showcasing the risk of data exp.. read more