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Reading across books with Claude Code

A custom LLM agent, built withClaude Codeand some hard-working CLI tools, chewed through 100+ nonfiction books by slicing them into 500-word semantic chunks - and then threading excerpt trails by topic. Under the hood: Chunk-topic indexes lived inSQLite. Topic embeddings flowed throughUMAPfor clust.. read more  

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Recursive Language Models: the paradigm of 2026

Prime Intellect dropped a fresh take on long-range LLM workflows with itsRecursive Language Model (RLM)scaffold. It pulls off two smart moves: folds context to free up tokens and spins off sub-LLMs to handle chunkier tasks. Think persistent Python REPL meets lightweight agent swarm... read more  

Recursive Language Models: the paradigm of 2026
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FinePDFs: Liberating 3T of the finest tokens from PDFs - a Hugging Face Space by HuggingFaceFW

Hugging Face introduces FinePDFs, a large open dataset built by extracting and cleaning text from millions of PDF documents, reaching trillions of tokens across many languages. The post explains how the pipeline handles messy PDF structure, layout noise, duplication, and low-quality content to produ.. read more  

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What I Really Mean When I Say “Good Communication” in Incident Response

In the world of incidents,communication is key. Tailor messages for different audiences: be clear for business stakeholders, factual for IT management, and detailed for fellow responders. Don't let vagueness derail incident response - keep stakeholders informed with precise updates and clear expecta.. read more  

What I Really Mean When I Say “Good Communication” in Incident Response
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Making a micro Linux distro

A dev dives into building a barebones Linux distro for RISC-V using QEMU. Starts at the metal: compiles the kernel, wires up a no-frills init process, packs it all into an initramfs. Then levels up, drops inu-rootto swap out raw shell scripts for Go-powered userland tools. Adds network. Now it’s a f.. read more  

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Monitoring & Observability: Using Logs, Metrics, Traces, and Alerts to Understand System Failures

Railway just leveled up its observability game. Now logs, metrics, and alerts all live in one tidy dashboard - clean and connected. Structured logs flow straight from stdout/stderr. Metrics pulse in real time. Alerts plug into monitors or deployment webhooks so teams catch firesbeforethey rage... read more  

Monitoring & Observability: Using Logs, Metrics, Traces, and Alerts to Understand System Failures
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Year in Review: Lessons From 12 Projects Patreon Shipped in 2025

Patreon engineers made massive bets in 2025, shipping code across all areas of the system and enabling impactful features like Autopilot's growth tools suite. Expanding Autopilot's scope, reach, and effectiveness was a challenge, especially guaranteeing recipient redemption after email delivery in a.. read more  

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Canonical Introduces Minimal Ubuntu Pro: Smaller Images and Secure Cloud Workloads at Scale

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Canonical has launched Minimal Ubuntu Pro, enhancing cloud security with lightweight images and robust features. Available on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, it offers minimized attack surfaces and long-term support.

Canonical Introduces Minimal Ubuntu Pro: Smaller Images and Secure Cloud Workloads at Scale
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AI's Dependence on Python Deepens as Anthropic Funds Core Ecosystem Work

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Anthropic invests $1.5 million in the Python Software Foundation to boost Python ecosystem security. The funding targets improvements in CPython and PyPI, including new tools for package review and malware datasets. It also supports the PSF's core activities and community initiatives.

AI's Dependence on Python Deepens as Anthropic Funds Core Ecosystem Work
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Anthropic’s New "Economic Primitives" Reveal Who Uses Claude, for What, and How Well It Works

Anthropic's new Economic Index report introduces five "economic primitives" to measure *how* Claude is used: task complexity, user and AI skill level, use case (work, coursework, personal), autonomy, and task success - built from privacy-preserving classification of anonymized Claude.ai and first-party API transcripts from **November 2025**.

Anthropic’s New "Economic Primitives" Reveal Who Uses Claude, for What, and How Well It Works
DevOpsDayLA is Southern California's premier conference focused on the human side of technology delivery. For 15 years, we've brought together SoCal practitioners who understand that great software isn't just about tools, it's about people working together effectively.

The 2026 Lens: DevOps in an AI World: You're working in a world where AI is everywhere, embedded in your tools, requested by your management, and reshaping how teams deliver software. Whether you're embracing these changes or navigating the challenges they create, your experience matters.

We're looking for stories about how you and your organizations are adapting your mindsets, processes, and team dynamics in this rapidly evolving landscape. How did your team integrate AI into existing workflows? What changed about collaboration when AI entered the picture? Where do humans remain critical in automated processes? How do you build the next generation of engineers when entry-level work is automated? What are the real implementation challenges you're facing in Southern California's entertainment, gaming, aerospace, retail, healthcare, and manufacturing companies?

What makes DevOpsDayLA different: We focus on culture, collaboration, and cross-industry implementation stories rather than pure technical deep-dives. We're all about the people and processes that make technology successful in an AI world, not the technology itself.

We especially welcome new speakers, under-represented voices, and fresh perspectives from across SoCal's diverse tech landscape.

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DevOpsDay LA sessions are selected through our calling for presentations for our 2026 event. We have posted a list of desired topics and best practices for submissions.

Friday, March 6, 2026 - 10:00 to 17:00