Sotfware & DevOps

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Postman Silently Auto-Installs AI Plugins

Postman desktop silently auto-installs Codex and Claude plugins into user scope, approves its own startup hook, and publishes API activity by default.

November 3, 2026 12 min read
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JDK Certificate Flaw: Patch Java Now

Stop trusting compromised eMudhra roots in container images. Extract cacerts from your JDK base image, delete the aliases, rebuild, and verify.

November 1, 2026 9 min read
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Pull Request Risk Map for Code Review

Farol scores a pull request by what its changed code reaches, then ranks which files the approver should read first. Here is how the risk map works.

October 25, 2026 11 min read
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Why Ambitious Software Projects Fail

Dan Luu argues the cost of ambitious software fell but our mental price tags did not, using pgrust’s Postgres rewrite to show what deep attempts surface.

October 25, 2026 10 min read
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Mac Fleet Management 2026: ABM vs MDM

Discover the best Mac management strategies for 2026, comparing Apple Business Manager and third-party MDM solutions for fleets of 30 to 50 devices.

June 22, 2026 10 min read

Comparing QuickSort and MergeSort: In-Depth Analysis and Use Cases

Sorting Algorithms Face-Off in Python: QuickSort vs. MergeSort (Continued) Welcome back, coding enthusiasts! If you’ve been following our series on sorting algorithms, you’ll know we’ve dived deep into understanding two of the most popular sorting techniques: QuickSort and MergeSort. If you missed the previous posts, you might want to catch up on our first deep […]

September 20, 2024 3 min read

Using Terraform to Create AWS Resources with Dependencies

Using Terraform to Create AWS Resources with Dependencies If you’re stepping into the world of cloud infrastructure, you’ve likely heard of Terraform. This powerful open-source infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tool can automate the provisioning of your infrastructure in the cloud. Today, we’re diving into creating AWS resources with Terraform, focusing on scenarios where one resource depends on […]

September 20, 2024 2 min read

Sorting Algorithms in Go: QuickSort vs. MergeSort

Sorting Algorithms in Go: QuickSort vs. MergeSort Sorting algorithms are the backbone of many computer science problems, and understanding how they work can significantly enhance your coding efficiency. Today, we’ll dive into two of the most powerful and commonly used sorting algorithms: QuickSort and MergeSort, specifically in the Go programming language (aka Golang). Whether you’re […]

September 20, 2024 3 min read

Mastering Python Algorithms: Advanced Techniques and Practical Examples

Diving Deeper into Algorithms in Python Welcome back, fellow Python enthusiasts! If you’ve been following along, you already have a head start with our previous discussion on the foundational aspects of algorithms in Python. Today, we’re taking the journey a step further. Strap in, because we’re about to get technical and practical in understanding how […]

September 19, 2024 3 min read

Creating a Global CDN with Kubernetes and Distributed VPN Endpoints

Creating a CDN with Kubernetes: Leverage Your Global VPN Endpoints Welcome to the fascinating world of Kubernetes and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)! In this post, we’re going to explore how you can harness the power of Kubernetes clusters deployed across multiple global VPN endpoints to create a highly efficient and scalable CDN. Why Use Kubernetes […]

September 18, 2024 2 min read

Building a Global CDN Using Kubernetes and Distributed VPN Endpoints

Taking Your VPN-Based Kubernetes CDN to the Next Level Welcome back, tech enthusiasts! If you’ve been following our series, you’re familiar with the foundational steps we discussed in creating a global CDN with Kubernetes and distributed VPN endpoints. Now, let’s build on that knowledge and dive deeper into the intricacies of optimizing and scaling your […]

September 18, 2024 2 min read