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🔐 RELIANOID & NIST Cybersecurity Framework Alignment

At RELIANOID, security is built into both our Load Balancer and our internal operations. We align our product and organizational practices with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) across its five core functions: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover. ✔️ Consistent security controls acro..

NIST Cybersecurity Framework RELIANOID compliance
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Goodbye Microservices

Twilio Segment collapsed 140+ destination-specific microservices into asingle monolith, one repo, one set of dependencies, one test harness. They leveled out version sprawl and builtTraffic Recorder, a homegrown yakbak-based HTTP playback tool. That killed off hours-long test runs, dropping them to.. read more  

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Why I Didn’t Sign the Resonant Computing Manifesto: The Foundations Need Work

A sharp critique of theResonant Computing Manifestopushes it past vague ideals. It calls for real governance scaffolding, not just poetic prose. Without that? The manifesto risks becoming just another glossy PDF for entrenched players to wave around while changing nothing. Under the hood:What’s real.. read more  

Why I Didn’t Sign the Resonant Computing Manifesto: The Foundations Need Work
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The Architects of AI Are TIME's 2025 Person of the Year

The Architects of AI drove the economy, shaped geopolitics, and changed the way we interact with the world... read more  

The Architects of AI Are TIME's 2025 Person of the Year
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Rust unit testing: file writing

To test file writes without hitting the disk, the author swaps in a closure that takes a file handle. That handle’s a test double, so after the code runs, you can crack it open and inspect what got written... read more  

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pqr.sql: Generate QR Codes with Pure SQL in PostgreSQL

A developer jammed out aQR code generator in pure SQL, just PostgreSQL, no extensions or libraries. One gnarly single-statement query. It even runs faster onPostgreSQL 17than on 16, thanks to engine tweaks... read more  

pqr.sql: Generate QR Codes with Pure SQL in PostgreSQL
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Full Unicode Search at 50× ICU Speed with AVX‑512

StringZilla v4.5drops a major speed bomb on Unicode text processing. Think10× faster tokenization and case folding. Up to150× faster for case-insensitive substring search. It leaves ICU and PCRE2 wheezing in the dust. Under the hood: SIMD all the way, AVX-512 on newer chips, plus script-aware SIMD k.. read more  

Full Unicode Search at 50× ICU Speed with AVX‑512
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5 engineering dogmas it's time to retire

Dependencies are risky, especially in smaller companies - avoid unnecessary packages to prevent security incidents and maintain code simplicity. Feature flags can become overwhelming if abused, leading to complex codebases and false sense of security - use them wisely. Commenting code is a balance -.. read more  

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Dapr Deployment Models

Daprstarted as a humble Kubernetes sidecar. Now? It's a full-blownmulti-mode runtimethat runs wherever you need it,edge,VM, orserverless APIs. Diagrid’sCatalysttakes that further. It wraps Dapr in a fully managed API layer that’s detached from your app’s lifecycle. No infra lock-in, just token-based.. read more  

Dapr Deployment Models
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v1.35: Job Managed By Goes GA

In Kubernetes v1.35,spec.jobControllerManagedByhits GA. That means full handoff of Job reconciliation to external controllers is now official. It unlocks tricks likeMultiKueue, where a single management cluster fires off Jobs to multiple worker clusters, without losing sight of what’s running where... read more  

Botkube is a Kubernetes-centric chatbot that aids in Kubernetes troubleshooting and provides valuable insights for various aspects of Kubernetes operations. This open-source tool integrates with popular messaging platforms like Slack and helps streamline Kubernetes management and problem-solving processes.

Key functionalities of Botkube include:

Alert Notifications: Botkube can be configured to receive and relay alerts from various monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) directly to your team's communication platform, ensuring prompt incident awareness.

Kubernetes Event Monitoring: It continuously monitors Kubernetes cluster events, offering real-time information on changes and issues within your cluster, such as pod crashes or node failures.

Troubleshooting Assistance: Botkube can provide context-sensitive guidance and suggestions for debugging and resolving common Kubernetes problems, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced Kubernetes users.

Resource Management: It can assist in resource optimization by providing recommendations for scaling deployments, managing resource quotas, and handling updates to your applications.

Security Insights: Botkube can help maintain Kubernetes security by alerting you to security breaches, unauthorized access, and vulnerabilities, allowing you to take immediate action.

Customization: Botkube is highly customizable, allowing you to tailor it to your specific needs and integrate it with other tools and scripts in your Kubernetes ecosystem.

In summary, Botkube serves as a Kubernetes assistant that enhances communication and awareness within your team while providing automated support for troubleshooting, monitoring, and managing your Kubernetes clusters, ultimately contributing to a more efficient and reliable Kubernetes operation.