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Part 2: Kubernetes-Based Platform Engineering with Guard Rails

Part 2: Kubernetes-Based Platform Engineering with Guard Rails

In the previous post, we explored two contrasting ideas - the unconstrained and the constrained visions - and their implications for technology and innovation within businesses. Now, let's delve into the middle ground, a concept inspired by economist and author Thomas...

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The Quadlemma

The Quadlemma

Suppose you're like me and you've worked in project-driven organisations; you've presumably been caught in the trade-off between time, budget, quality, and scope. You may feel pressured to compromise on one or more of these factors to meet project deadlines and stay within...

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Bitcoin Node – Configuration

Bitcoin Node – Configuration

My History with BitcoinUnfortunately for me, my story with Bitcoin didn't start in 2011. While I'd heard about it back in 2012, I'd started a new job at Wotif.com and was deep in building and deploying two new data centres, networks, server farms and more. My time was...

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Holiday In Germany – Part 2

Holiday In Germany – Part 2

In the last post, I wrote about Britta and the kids visiting Germany for the first time after three pandemic years. Britta's family live in northern Germany on a property, so there's heaps to keep the kids entertained. Tractors, animals, gardens and more. Here's part two....

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Holiday In Germany – Part 1

Holiday In Germany – Part 1

Britta and the kids took a trip to Germany to see family and friends after 3 LONG pandemic years. Unfortunately, I couldn't travel this time; I had abundant work, so I decided to hold the fort at home. Just me and the dog!   Sally, our 13-year-old Golden Retriever,...

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Fishing with my Dad and Freddy

Fishing with my Dad and Freddy

In Dec 22, we took a grandfather, father and son trip to fish the beautiful Moreton Bay (Brisbane). We started the day at Green Island, then motored over to King Island, just off Wellington Point. I recorded a little throughout the day, here's the GoPro edit. I hope you...

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Deleting WordPress Comments in Bulk

Deleting WordPress Comments in Bulk

What Happened?My blog has been up and running in some form since 2007 and over years, I've had times where I had time to write, and times where I didn't.  Over the last weeks, I've been working to restore all of the functionality, do updates and get it back on track. I...

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