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How to Manage Terraform/OpenTofu/Terragrunt Versions? How often do you need to switch Terraform, Terragrunt, or OpenTofu versions when jumping between projects? For me, it’s pretty often and honestly, I used to hate it. Package managers like brew only let you install one version of a tool at a time. So every time I needed a different version, I had to install it manually. Not fun. Handling Multiple Versions with Ease Thankfully, there are tools that make managing multiple versions much easier. Here are some of them: ...

I’ve noticed that questions about scaling workloads in Kubernetes remain consistently high and don’t decrease over time. Many users struggle with scaling their workloads effectively and don’t know the optimal approach. While many rely on the default Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA), which has its limitations, this often leads to the creation of custom scripts and tools. I’d like to introduce you to KEDA (Kubernetes Event Driven Autoscaler), an excellent tool for scaling workloads in Kubernetes. KEDA is a lightweight component that works alongside HPA and significantly extends its capabilities. ...

Do you want a secure and convenient way to access internal AWS resources - like RDS databases or EC2 instances - from your local machine? Me too! Thanks to AWS Systems Manager (SSM), you can get shell access to EC2 instances without opening any inbound ports. Even better, since 2022, AWS also supports port forwarding over SSM, allowing access to nearly any internal AWS resource from your laptop - without requiring a bastion host with internet access. ...

A well-designed network architecture is the backbone of any cloud infrastructure. It ensures better performance, security, resilience, and easier troubleshooting. Additionally, choosing the right networking solutions can optimize costs by leveraging AWS services that align with your application’s needs. This article focuses on complex, large-scale setups where multiple teams operate across multiple AWS accounts and regions. Let’s dive into AWS’s networking offerings and explore the best options for connecting Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs) and external networks. This guide compares VPC Sharing, VPC Peering, AWS Transit Gateway (TGW), and AWS Cloud WAN, highlighting their use cases, advantages, and limitations. ...

Introduction Pre-commit is a framework for managing and enforcing Git pre-commit hooks. It helps automating code quality checks before committing changes, ensuring that issues like formatting, linting, and security vulnerabilities are caught early. Essentially, pre-commit runs a range of checks automatically before each Git commit. Not only does it highlight issues, but it can also fix them before they even make it into your repository. ...