ConTejas Code is a podcast in the web engineering space that has deep dives on various topics between frontend engineering with React, TypeScript, Next.js, and backend engineering with Kafka, Postgres, and more. The series is a mix of long-form content and guest episodes with industry leaders in the web engineering space.
From the podcast, listeners will take away actionable best practices that you can integrate into your workflows as well as valuable insights from prominent people in the industry.
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ConTejas Code is a podcast in the web engineering space that has deep dives on various topics between frontend engineering with React, TypeScript, Next.js, and backend engineering with Kafka, Postgres, and more. The series is a mix of long-form content and guest episodes with industry leaders in the web engineering space.
From the podcast, listeners will take away actionable best practices that you can integrate into your workflows as well as valuable insights from prominent people in the industry.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Links
- Codecrafters (partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters
- Ghost: https://ghost.org/
- Daniel on X: https://x.com/daniellockyer
- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_
Summary
In this conversation, Daniel Lockyer (Ghost) and I explore the intricacies of DevOps, server management, and the balance between simplicity and complexity in software engineering. We discuss the ideal server setup for static sites, scaling considerations, the use of PHP and NGINX, and the challenges of manual server management. The conversation also touches on the debate around Kubernetes, cognitive load in software engineering, and the importance of monitoring and alerting. Ultimately, we emphasize the accessibility of server management and the common fears that prevent individuals from taking the plunge into this domain.
Chapters
00:00 Daniel Lockyer
03:41 Introduction to DevOps and Server Management
09:36 Simplicity in Server Setup
15:38 The Kubernetes Debate
21:37 Challenges of Manual Server Management
27:33 Productizing Server Management
33:29 The Fear of Failure in Server Management
39:21 Navigating Server Management Challenges
46:42 The Cost of Custom Solutions vs. Managed Services
55:39 Building a Custom Platform as a Service
01:03:31 AI Integration in DevOps Practices
01:08:50 Cost-Effective Solutions in Kubernetes
01:15:18 The Importance of Passion in Programming
01:21:41 The Impact of Programming on Life Choices
01:33:01 Simplicity as the Key to Problem Solving
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