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Create a Docker container for a React app
During a strange period at work, I found myself contributing to three different JavaScript based web applications over less than 6 months. All three applications used different “frameworks” (realizing that one of these is not considered a framework) – Angular, React, and Vue. In an effort to keep my web application development skills fresh, I…
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What are The Three Ways of DevOps
The Three Ways: A DevOps Guide to Enhanced Collaboration and Efficiency In the dynamic world of software development, the principles of DevOps have transformed how teams collaborate, deliver, and innovate. Central to this transformation are “The Three Ways”. Introduced in The Phoenix Project, a Must Read DevOps Book, they are a set of guiding principles…
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DevOps Books That Are A Must Read
Learning about DevOps involves understanding a combination of cultural philosophies, practices, and tools that improve an organization’s ability to deliver applications and services at high velocity. Here are five books that are widely recommended for learning about DevOps, covering foundational principles, practical insights, and real-world applications. Please note that as an Amazon Associate I earn…
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How does multi-user access to server-side resources work?
Running a program on the server-side generally means that multiple users can access it simultaneously. This is a fundamental principle behind web-based applications and services. Here’s how it works: Multi-user Access Windows Server is popular server operating system developed by Microsoft, offering services like Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy. The platform has evolved…
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What do people mean when they say “server-side”?
When people refer to “server-side,” they are talking about operations, applications, or programs that run on a server, as opposed to on a client device (like a user’s computer or smartphone). This concept is central to web development and networked applications, where a distinction is often made between “server-side” and “client-side” to indicate where the…
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Creating a website using Amazon S3 buckets
Amazon S3 from Amazon Web Services (AWS) allows you to host a static website with ease. This article will cover the process of setting up a website using Amazon S3 buckets, including DNS configuration with an external provider. The website in this project will also use HTTPS, which required additional setup using Amazon Cloudfront. What…
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Creating a WordPress site using Amazon Lightsail
What is Amazon Lightsail? The purpose of Amazon Lightsail is to make deploying a website or application to an AWS cloud EC2 instance easier. You don’t have to worry about configuring your EC2 instance with the correct resources, load balancing, network, and other provisions. Instead, you choose from preconfigured instances, such as a WordPress site,…