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ChatGPT as My Coding Mentor: How I Learned React and Next.js as a Junior Developer

A junior dev leveled up their React and Next.js chops just by writing better prompts. Big wins came from getting specific - like stating their skill level, asking for analogies, and stacking questions to unpack how Next.js splits client and server. Trend to watch:Prompting is a core dev skill for an.. read more  

ChatGPT as My Coding Mentor: How I Learned React and Next.js as a Junior Developer
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How to Benchmark Python Code?

pytest-benchmarknow plugs straight intoCodSpeedfor automatic performance runs in CI - flamegraphs, metrics, and history included. Just toss a decorator on your test and it turns into a benchmark. Want to measure a slice of code more precisely? Use fixtures to zoom in... read more  

How to Benchmark Python Code?
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How Kubernetes Became the New Linux

AWS just handed overKarpenterandKubernetes Resource Orchestrator (Kro)to Kubernetes SIGs. Big move. It's less about AWS-first, more about playing nice across the ecosystem. Kroauto-spins CRDs and microcontrollers for resource orchestration.Karpenterhandles just-in-time node provisioning - leaner, fa.. read more  

How Kubernetes Became the New Linux
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Docker Workbook - Your Guide to Containerization

This guide cuts through modern Docker workflows. It coversBuildKitfor faster, smarter builds. Shows howmulti-stage Dockerfilesmake images slimmer. Breaks down howENTRYPOINTandCMDactually work. Walks through usingsupervisordto wrangle multi-process containers. Then zooms out toDocker Compose, where l.. read more  

Docker Workbook - Your Guide to Containerization
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How I Cut Kubernetes Debugging Time by 80% With One Bash Script

The reality of Kubernetes troubleshooting: 80% of the time is spent locating the issue, while only 20% is used for the fix. Managing eight Kubernetes clusters highlighted this pattern. A tool was developed to provide a complete cluster health report in under a minute, streamlining the process and sa.. read more  

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Top 5 hard-earned lessons from the experts on managing Kubernetes

Running Kubernetes in production isn’t just clicking “Create Cluster.” It means locking down RBAC, tightening up network policy, tracking autoscaling metrics, and making sure your images don’t ship with surprises. Managed clusters help get you started. But real workloads need more: hardened configs,.. read more  

Top 5 hard-earned lessons from the experts on managing Kubernetes
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The guide to kubectl I never had.

Glasskube dropped a thorough guide tokubectl- the commands, the flags (--dry-run, etc.), how to chain stuff together, and how to keep your config sane. Bonus: a solid roundup ofkubectl plugins. Think observability (like K9s), policy checks, audit trails, and Glasskube’s take on declarative package m.. read more  

The guide to kubectl I never had.
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Kubernetes Tutorial For Beginners [72 Comprehensive Guides]

The series dives deep into real-world Kubernetes - starting with hands-on setup viaKubeadmandeksctl, then moving throughmonitoring,logging,CI/CD, andMLOps. It tracks key release changes up tov1.30, including the confirmed death ofDockershimsince v1.24... read more  

Kubernetes Tutorial For Beginners [72 Comprehensive Guides]
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20x Faster TRL Fine-tuning with RapidFire AI

RapidFire AI just dropped a scheduling engine built for chaos - and control. It shards datasets on the fly, reallocates as needed, and runs multipleTRL fine-tuning configs at once, even on a single GPU. No magic, just clever orchestration. It plugs into TRL withdrop-in wrappers, spreads training acr.. read more  

20x Faster TRL Fine-tuning with RapidFire AI
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Code execution with MCP: building more efficient AI agents

Code is taking over MCP workflows - and fast. With theModel Context Protocol, agents don’t just call tools. They load them on demand. Filter data. Track state like any decent program would. That shift slashes context bloat - up to 98% fewer tokens. It also trims latency and scales cleaner across tho.. read more  

Code execution with MCP: building more efficient AI agents
DOKS is a managed Kubernetes service that simplifies the deployment and scaling of Kubernetes clusters. It offers an intuitive approach, plethora of available tools, and integrates natively with other DigitalOcean services. DOKS enables you to focus on areas that truly differentiate your business while ensuring fast performance and control costs with automated adjustments to nodes in your cluster. The control plane has a 99.95% uptime SLA, while nodes and block storage have a 99.99% uptime SLA. DOKS is CNCF certified, which means you can migrate from any conformant clusters and can host hybrid-cloud workloads to avoid vendor lock-in. It also offers 1-Click Apps, GitOps, and other open-source tools to simplify deployment and management of Kubernetes workloads. DOKS pricing is simple and transparent, based on the resources required by your cluster.