Conference Video – Observability in the Age of LLMs – Christine Yen

In a keynote, Christine Yen, co-founder and CEO of Honeycomb, discusses the challenges that large language models (LLMs) present to traditional software development practices like testing and debugging. She argues that the inherent unpredictability and non-deterministic nature of LLMs necessitate a shift towards observability, which focuses on understanding software behavior in production by observing what Read More …

Notes – continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) platform

A Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) platform is a suite of tools and services that automate the software development lifecycle, from code integration to deployment. It provides a structured and automated way to build, test, and release software. Here’s a breakdown: Core Functionality: Version Control Integration: CI/CD platforms integrate with version control systems like Read More …

Notes – GitHub Actions

GitHub Actions is a powerful automation platform built directly into GitHub.  It allows you to automate workflows within your software development life cycle, right in your repositories. Here’s a breakdown of what it is: Core Functionality: Automation of Workflows: GitHub Actions enables you to create automated workflows that respond to events within your GitHub repository.  These Read More …

Notes – Use Templates And Keep It DRY

To “Use Templates And Keep It DRY” means to leverage templates or reusable structures and to avoid code duplication by implementing a principle of abstraction that promotes code efficiency and maintainability.  Here’s a breakdown of the concept: Templates: These are reusable structures, such as code snippets, document layouts, or organizational frameworks that can be used as Read More …

Notes – Cost Effectiveness & Specialized Hardware

Specialized hardware can enhance cost-effectiveness in specific applications, offering optimized performance and reduced expenses when compared to general-purpose solutions, but the decision depends on the specific needs and application. Here’s a more detailed breakdown: Why Specialized Hardware Can Be Cost-Effective: Optimized Performance: Specialized hardware is designed for particular tasks, enabling them to perform those tasks Read More …