Blog Posts
Long-form write-ups on AWS, DevOps and Infrastructure as Code. The kind of post you read once, then come back to with a terminal open.
Deploying Serverless Applications with AWS SAM
- AWS
- Serverless
- 22 May, 2023
- 02 Mins read
Introduction AWS SAM (Serverless Application Model) extends AWS CloudFormation with a simpler syntax for defining and deploying serverless applications. SAM templates let you define and deploy you
AWS CloudFormation for Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- AWS
- CloudFormation
- 22 May, 2023
- 03 Mins read
Introduction AWS CloudFormation is one of the core Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools on AWS. It lets you declare your infrastructure using JSON or YAML templates, which simplifies creation and ma
Cloud Native Infrastructure on AWS
- AWS
- Cloud Native
- 22 May, 2023
- 02 Mins read
Introduction Cloud native infrastructure lets developers design and deploy applications built specifically for the cloud, rather than adapted to it. Using AWS services well, it enables application
Understanding Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Infrastructure as Code
- DevOps
- 22 May, 2023
- 02 Mins read
Introduction Infrastructure as Code (IaC) manages infrastructure through code instead of manual configuration. Instead of clicking through consoles to set up servers, networks, and storage, you de
Infrastructure Automation on AWS: CloudFormation, SAM, and Terraform for IaC
- AWS
- Infrastructure as Code
- 21 May, 2023
- 02 Mins read
Introduction This post covers Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and how it fits into a Cloud Native AWS environment: what IaC gives you, and how CloudFormation, AWS SAM, and Terraform each handle a dif
REST API vs RESTful API: Architecture and Constraints Explained
- API Development
- Web Architecture
- 20 May, 2023
- 03 Mins read
Introduction REST API and RESTful API get used interchangeably, but they aren't quite the same thing. This post covers the difference, REST's constraints, and what they mean for how you design an
TypeScript vs. JSDoc: Static Type Checking in JavaScript Compared
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- 20 May, 2023
- 05 Mins read
TL;DRTypeScript and JSDoc are two tools for static type checking in JavaScript. TypeScript offers a full type system, advanced features, and strict type checking. JSDoc provides lightweight
RESTful API vs. GraphQL: Which API is the Right Choice for Your Project?
- API Design
- Web Development
- 11 Mar, 2023
- 10 Mins read
TL;DR When deciding between RESTful and GraphQL APIs for a data analysis and display application, weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each. RESTful APIs have been around for a long time and