This blog post was written for future Richard and anyone else who might be looking for documentation on where to start with enabling GitHub Copilot within an organization. The process is pretty simple but might be diffcult to find where to start.

What is GitHub Copilot?

GitHub Copilot is an AI-powered autocomplete tool that acts as a peer programmer, assisting in writing code. if you want to dive deeper into Copilot you can find more information about GitHub Copilot on the github resource site.

Simple design of realtime streaming from Application Insights to PowerBI

I recently dived into the exciting world of Azure Stream Analytics If you’re scratching your head and wondering what the heck that is, don’t worry - I’ve got you covered.

Simply put, Azure Stream Analytics is a cloud-based service that lets you analyze data in real-time as it’s being streamed in from various sources. Think of it as your personal data magician that can extract insights from your data as soon as it hits the cloud. With Stream Analytics, you can analyze everything from IoT device data to social media posts and beyond.

Being a DevOps and SRE minded person professionally has a big benefit when it comes to home automation. Im constantly looking for ways to make my home automation more efficient and easier to manage. One of the important things to consider in your home automation is observability this usually comes via a some sort of Dashboard usually this is an application or two you use to interact with your smart devices. But as your ecosystem grows and more devices are brought online you need a way to see the full landscape at once. To achieve this I use a combination of Docker Containers running Grafana and InfluxDB.

As a seasoned DevOps professional, I’m often asked to recommend resources for newcomers to understand the core principles and best practices of this field. Over the years, I’ve read many excellent books on DevOps, but these five stand out as essential reads for anyone looking to gain a solid, comprehensive understanding of DevOps.

The first I recommend is Accelerate by Nicole Forsgren, Jez Humble, and Gene Kim. This is a must-read for anyone interested in software development and delivery. The book is based on extensive research about what drives high-performing teams and how to optimize software delivery practices. It offers practical advice and real-world examples to help organizations improve capabilities such as continuous delivery, monitoring, and experimentation. The authors provide a valuable roadmap for building a culture of continuous improvement.
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2023 DevOps Conference Speakers

I recently attended the 2023 DevOps Days Nashville conference in Tennessee, and it was an incredible experience. As with all DevOps Days conferences, the themes and speakers were decided by the local organizers, which made for a unique and diverse range of sessions.

On the first day of the conference, I attended some fantastic sessions that provided some great ideas that I can use with my clients. I particularly enjoyed the sessions on “How to launch a lifesaving platform,” “Converting the Automation Resistant,” “Stop Committing Your Secrets - Git Hooks To The Rescue!” and “Volunteering Your Skills with GeekCause.”

Live Recording

See the following youtube video for a live demo recording of my talk.

Overview

Welcome to day one of Azure Spring Cleaning 2023!. Azure Static Web Apps have been generally available for about one and a half years now, and I’ve been excited about this service since day one. Professionally, I help customers reduce software delivery complexity, so for me, Static Web Apps are an amazing idea that reduces the time needed to get services up and running.