This podcast and newsletter focus on clear conversations about technology, security, and modern software. Experts share insights on DevOps tips, open source projects, cybersecurity, and Europe's move toward its own cloud services. You will hear about continuous integration, airplane hacking, and new laws that affect the tech industry. Each show explores real problems and fresh solutions in the digital world. By subscribing, you will keep up with the latest trends in software, gain helpful advice from pros, and stay current in a fast-changing environment. We also talk about supply chain security, IoT, and the details of building strong systems. This blend of technical ideas with real-world viewpoints is a great resource if you want to grow your skills, learn about new technology, and connect with others who love all things tech.
Why CI/CD Needs a Rethink: Earthly’s Bold New Approach
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Hi Reader, The CI/CD landscape is changing. This week we're unpacking this with the founder of Earthly. Why This MattersIn my latest episode, I sit down with Vlad A Ionescu, the founder of Earthly. Earthly is changing how teams build and deliver code. They have almost 12,000 stars on GitHub, plus customers like Adobe, Intel, VMWare, and Zapier. That tells me they're onto something big. Why NowThere's a major shift happening in CI/CD. Tools like Earthly and Dagger let developers run entire software builds on their laptops. This means no more waiting around for CI agents to pick up and run you job, and fewer last-minute surprises. By running builds locally, we can catch and fix issues early. Earthly also speeds things up by using caching and adds strong security checks. These tools are becoming popular because they help developers work faster and safer. They turn software pipelines into a big advantage for any team. Episode Details "CI was just a bash executor... you just ran a bunch of shell scripts in a sequence. That is no longer true. Look at a modern CI pipeline on GitHub, it is almost a DSL (domain-specific language)." Earthly simplifies these pipelines. Instead of wrestling with long YAML or basic shell scripts, we can write code that is easier to work with. Vlad also explains how Earthly adds security checks without slowing us down. We wrap up by talking about remote teams. Vlad shares advice on remote work, like building trust, setting clear goals, and communicating well. Check out the episode homepage or video embeds below to learn more about how Earthly and similar tools are shaping the future of software delivery. Watch on YouTubeWatch on Spotify
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Nerding Out with Viktor
This podcast and newsletter focus on clear conversations about technology, security, and modern software. Experts share insights on DevOps tips, open source projects, cybersecurity, and Europe's move toward its own cloud services. You will hear about continuous integration, airplane hacking, and new laws that affect the tech industry. Each show explores real problems and fresh solutions in the digital world. By subscribing, you will keep up with the latest trends in software, gain helpful advice from pros, and stay current in a fast-changing environment. We also talk about supply chain security, IoT, and the details of building strong systems. This blend of technical ideas with real-world viewpoints is a great resource if you want to grow your skills, learn about new technology, and connect with others who love all things tech.
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