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How to Architect Software for a Greener Future
In this article, Sara Bergman shares tips, tricks, and advice on architecting software for a greener future. Bergman has been discussing this topic for several years.
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The Set Piece Strategy: Tackling Complexity in Serverless Applications
In this article, senior engineering manager and AWS Serverless hero Sheen Brisals examines how the characteristics of serverless such as optimization, robust availability and scalability influence us to think in a new way of architecting and evolving modern applications as set pieces, a concept from moviemaking. The contents of this article were presented during QCon London 2024.
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Platform as a Runtime - the Next Step in Platform Engineering
As systems become larger and more complex we need to take the concepts of platform engineering to a higher level – to the code level – by creating platforms and abstractions that will reduce cognitive load, help simplify and accelerate software development, and allow for easy maintenance and upgrades to the platform. Let’s move from “platform” to “Platform as a Runtime”.
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Million Dollar Lines of Code - an Engineering Perspective on Cloud Cost Optimization
A single line of code can shape an organization's financial future. Erik Peterson, the CTO and founder at CloudZero, presented an engineering perspective on cloud cost optimization at QCon San Francisco.
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The Three As of Building A+ Platforms: Acceleration, Autonomy, and Accountability
Platform engineering is not just a technical problem to solve nor an end in itself. In this article, I will share key lessons I have learned while building and delivering three platforms over the last two decades from VMware and Stripe to Apollo GraphQL, including where we got stuck, how we unblocked ourselves, and what ultimately led to the right outcomes for our users and the business.
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How Netflix Ensures Highly-Reliable Online Stateful Systems
Building reliable stateful services at scale isn’t a matter of building reliability into the servers, the clients, or the APIs in isolation. By combining smart and meaningful choices for each of these three components, we can build massively scalable, SLO-compliant stateful services at Netflix.
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Unraveling the Enigma: Debunking Myths Surrounding Lambda Cold Starts
This insightful InfoQ article dispels the common myths surrounding Lambda Cold Starts, a widely discussed topic in the serverless computing community. As serverless architectures continue to gain popularity, misconceptions about Lambda Cold Starts have proliferated, often leading to confusion and misguided optimization strategies.
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Multi-Cloud Observability Using Fluent Bit
Explore the benefits and challenges of observability in multi-cloud deployments. See how Fluent Bit, a lightweight log collection and distribution tool, can enhance multi-cloud observability by improving cloud neutrality, cutting egress costs, and tackling compliance challenges.
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Architecting for High Availability in the Cloud with Cellular Architecture
Cellular architecture is a design pattern that helps achieve high availability in multi-tenant applications. The goal is to design your application so that you can deploy all of its components into an isolated "cell" that is fully self-sufficient. It can benefit your customers regarding availability and ensure you hit your SLAs.
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AWS Lambda under the Hood
Mike Danilov, a senior principal engineer at AWS, presented on AWS Lambda and what is under the hood during QCon San Francisco 2023. This article represents the talk, which will start with an introduction to Lambda itself to outline the key concepts of the service and its fundamentals, which will facilitate a deep dive into the understanding of the system.
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The Hidden Cost of Using Managed Databases
The rising popularity of managed relational databases brings hidden costs, and informed decisions are crucial for optimal use. This article shows the importance of monitoring service expenses, revising default settings, and understanding operational constraints, considering limitations like reduced flexibility and observability.
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A Primer on Idempotence for AWS Serverless Architecture
Understand idempotence in AWS serverless, tackling challenges from at-least-once delivery. Implement and automate with AWS Lambda, emphasizing early planning for consistent outcomes. Use tools like Lambda Powertools and prioritize testing for reliability.