Announcing TypeScript 5.7 Beta (7 minute read)
TypeScript 5.7 Beta is now out, bringing improvements like checks for uninitialized variables, path rewriting for imports, and support for running TypeScript code without a build step. It adds a new compiler option for handling file extensions when transitioning from development to production and includes support for ECMAScript 2024 features.
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The Disappearance of an Internet Domain (7 minute read)
This post examines how the transfer of sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius will lead to the retirement of the popular .io domain, showcasing how shifting geopolitical landscapes can directly impact digital infrastructures and internet communities.
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Get started with Amazon ElastiCache for Valkey (7 minute read)
Amazon ElastiCache now supports Valkey version 7.2 with serverless and node-based clusters, offering significant cost reductions and seamless integration with Redis-compatible APIs and enhancing performance for real-time applications with the backing of AWS' operational excellence and security.
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Warm Handoffs (13 minute read)
Warm Handoffs in organizations using Slack ensure inquiries are directed to the appropriate team, improving communication and avoiding a siloed culture. This method involves actively guiding the question to the right channel with appropriate context, rather than just redirecting or tagging others. Organizations need to adopt this as a strict policy, reinforced consistently, to foster better collaboration and efficiency in communication.
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Redis Users Want a Change (3 minute read)
Redis' recent licensing changes have prompted 75% of its users to seek alternatives, with Valkey, an open-source fork, gaining significant interest — 63% of surveyed users are already familiar with it. As organizations navigate these changes, many are evaluating Valkey for its open-source support. The need for reliable operational support will be critical for widespread adoption.
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AI agents invade observability: snake oil or the future of SRE? (4 minute read)
This post discusses the emergence of AI agents in the observability and monitoring space, highlighting how companies are exploring new models for operational insights using generative AI. It raises questions about the effectiveness and potential risks of these AI solutions while noting the excitement from venture capitalists and the need for benchmarks to assess their utility.
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Azure Subnet Peering (7 minute read)
This article explores a new feature in Azure called subnet peering, which allows greater control over system routes in virtual network peering. When the author tested this feature, they found it did not resolve the administrative challenges of managing GatewaySubnet routing tables and SD-WAN appliances as hoped, but it offered a useful approach to controlling specific subnet communication.
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A Guide to Linux Access Control Lists (5 minute read)
This article explains Linux Access Control Lists, which provide more flexibility than standard Linux permissions by allowing administrators to assign different access levels to multiple users and groups. It covers the use of ACL-related commands and emphasizes their importance in managing permissions on shared systems.
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Introducing Netflix's TimeSeries Data Abstraction Layer (18 minute read)
Netflix's TimeSeries Data Abstraction Layer is a scalable solution for storing and querying vast volumes of temporal event data with millisecond latency, crucial for real-time and long-term decision-making. This infrastructure powers key services like user interaction tracking, system performance monitoring, and feature rollout analysis, ensuring Netflix operates efficiently across its global platform.
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