Repeatability is a intuitive aspect of daily life. If you throw a ball up, it must come down. If you throw it twenty times, the same thing will happen, up and then down. When repeatability doesn't occur we get anxious. Repeatability is equally an essential quality in...
Whenever I get a chance to see any kind of motor racing I am amazed at how many displays the engineers use to watch and monitor all the data coming from the cars. Modern performance racing cars produce a lot of data about the engine, tires, fuel consumption,...
Automated development, rather than just automated builds, offers a more holistic approach to automating the development process including building, testing and deployment. It is the cornerstone of Continuous Integration (CI). CI uses a model of small incremental...
Almost every programming book starts with an example of a small program which can be compiled from the command line using a simple call to the compiler with maybe a few flags. Known as “Hello World”, the few lines of code needed to output the text is almost universal....
For years, I’ve enjoyed working with clients on difficult projects. In my early career, I did a lot of work for a cloud and infrastructure company where I mainly worked with internal teams. However, when I did get the chance to work with external clients, I found...
Generative AI is transforming the software development industry, enabling teams to develop, secure, and operate software more efficiently. GitLab is no exception. Its AI-powered suite, GitLab Duo, aims to optimize workflows across the entire software delivery...
In July of 2024, AWS announced that AWS CodeCommit would no longer be sold to new customers. And thus begins the journey of winding down a product for AWS. As AWS CodeCommit approaches its end-of-life, many organizations face a tough decision. Choosing where to...
As new threats emerge, it is becoming vital for security to be integrated into code development processes. Vulnerabilities in code often lead to delays as teams try to balance addressing security concerns with delivering new features. Fortunately, GitLab Duo, GitLab’s...
Deploying software can feel like a gamble due to all the strategies and solutions on the market, but it doesn’t have to be. Discovering which software deployment strategy works best for your organization is a great place to start. This strategy, combined with a modern...
The wide range of project management, collaboration, and automation tools on the market can get overwhelming. Each tool has its own unique features, so how do you know which to choose? While some tools offer similar functions, using highly esteemed solutions often...
Switching to new software tools can often seem like an exciting opportunity to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and modernize operations. Some executives seem to think that simply buying a new software tool will solve many problems at once. However, with...
Although security has always been a priority for developers, new technologies have made it one of the most prominent aspects of DevOps. This has resulted in the coined term “DevSecOps”, with many companies offering new “DevSecOps platforms.” With hackers developing...