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Dave Farley reflects on 25 years of software development & the future of AI

In this episode Rob is joined by Dave Farley, software legend and author of books "Continuous Delivery" and "Modern Software Engineering”. The two tackle the essence of software development culture and the current state of software delivery. They unpack why it’s important to prioritize problem-solving abilities over technical skills when it comes to hiring, emphasizing a healthy culture and the need for continuous learning on the job.

The Advent of Monitoring Day 1: What Are Synthetics and Why They Are Needed

This is the first part of our 12-day Advent of Monitoring series. In this series, Checkly's engineers will share practical monitoring tips from their own experience. Hey there! Here is my take on what synthetic monitoring means and why it’s awesome! I think it’s a very complicated word for a very straightforward concept. In fact, I am convinced, that once you've used it, you will never want to live without it.

A Look at How the Cloud Has Streamlined Financial Management

In modern business, the role of technology has become increasingly pivotal, revolutionizing the way organizations operate and manage their resources. One of the most transformative technological advancements in recent years has been the widespread adoption of cloud computing. The cloud has not only altered the way businesses store and access data but has also significantly streamlined various aspects of financial management. This article delves into the multifaceted ways in which the cloud has reshaped financial management, making processes more efficient, cost-effective, and flexible.

Top tips: 4 innovative ways IoT today can keep the doctor away

Top tips is a weekly column where we highlight what’s trending in the tech world and list ways to explore these trends. This week we’re looking at four revolutionary ways IoT is transforming healthcare. The past four years have brought about a series of unprecedented events that challenged our worldview, our lifestyle, and most importantly, how we view healthcare.

10 Kubernetes cost optimisation techniques for 2023/2024

These are 10 strategies for reducing Kubernetes costs. We’ve split them into pre-deployment, post-deployment and ongoing cost optimisation techniques to help people at the beginning and middle of their cloud journeys, as well as those who have fully adopted cloud and are just looking for a few extra pointers.

Accelerate development and optimize in-field device quality with remote debugging and monitoring

Ensuring high product quality & reliability extends beyond lab testing. Field conditions and ever-changing device ecosystems require continual adjustments for seamless connectivity, optimal battery life, and sustained interoperability. A robust pipeline to capture, analyze, and alert on device reliability data is critical to maximize yield, optimize performance, and stay ahead of problems that emerge in the field.

AWS re:Invent 2023 highlights: Observability at Stripe, Capital One, and McDonald's

Last week, I attended the Amazon Web Services (AWS) re:Invent conference in Las Vegas, NV, with 50,000+ others. It was quite a busy week with several keynotes, announcements, and many sessions. While the hot topic at re:Invent was generative AI, I’ll focus my blog post on a few customer sessions I attended around observability: Stripe, Capital One, and McDonald’s. ‍

The Dawn of Automated Edge

As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, a new frontier has emerged in the world of networks - the automated edge. But what exactly does this mean for business and why does it matter? In simple terms, automated edge refers to self-configuring, self-optimising, and self-healing capabilities being built into edge devices and software.