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The Art of Network Engineering @artofneteng.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Today’s Shortest Path Newsletter by AONE: Identity as a Change Agent Want to change your life? Fake it until you make it. Act as if. Do the things that your aspirational self would do. theshortestpath.beehiiv.com/p/use-the-fo...

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Use the Force

Of Identity

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The Art of Network Engineering @artofneteng.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Nor’easter? What nor’easter?! 🌊🌪️☔️

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The Art of Network Engineering @artofneteng.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Headed to Finland for work, but grinding on the AONE app on the 4,119 mile journey 🇫🇮💪🏼🎉

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The Art of Network Engineering @artofneteng.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

AONE is pumped to make networking things 👷🏻‍♂️🏗️ #3dprinting

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The Art of Network Engineering @artofneteng.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Setting up our @snapmaker.bsky.social U1 3D printer and @creality3dofficial.bsky.social Space Pi X4 filament dryer. We have some really cool (and useful) AONE-branded techie gear we’re making, and we can’t wait to reveal them. Stay tuned 🏗️👷🏼‍♂️

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The Art of Network Engineering @artofneteng.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

After midnight, poolside, still grinding: contracts, conference logistics, code, App Store submissions, production upgrades, strategy. Scaling is hard. I need help. I can’t afford the team yet. So I keep building. AONE is on the launchpad. 2027 🚀 /Andy 📈

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The Art of Network Engineering @artofneteng.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

What if your biggest productivity problem isn’t distraction? In this week’s The Shortest Path by AONE newsletter, we dig into focus, execution, opportunity cost, and the uncomfortable difference between pausing an idea and killing it. theshortestpath.beehiiv.com/p/pauses-dis...

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Pauses Disguised as Decisions: When Planning Becomes Avoidance

Discover why endless planning becomes procrastination in disguise. Explore the paralysis of perfectionism, AI shortcuts, and why execution beats strategy every time.

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The Art of Network Engineering @artofneteng.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Can network engineers build real software with AI? @automateyournetwork.ca walks us through spec-driven development and a much more disciplined way to build with AI than just vibes. Constitution → Specify → Clarify → Plan → Tasks → Implement artofnetworkengineering.com/episodes/sto...

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The Art of Network Engineering @artofneteng.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

🚨Spec-Driven Development episode with @automateyournetwork.ca drops on Wednesday 🎉 If you’re not a developer but want to use a Ilm to create reliable software, this one is for you. Watch us build a subnetting game and learn how you can build useful things with software too 🚀

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The Art of Network Engineering @artofneteng.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

How much did you expect from your career last year? How many hours did you invest to get there? What did you study? Read the blog → artofnetworkengineering.com/blog/500-hou... Listen/watch the episode: artofnetworkengineering.com/episodes/500...

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500 Hours of Foosball, 20 Hours on Your Career

There's a lot of fear in tech right now: learn AI or get left behind, learn automation or become irrelevant. At AutoCon 5, Mike Bushong offered a better question than 'what do I have to learn so I don...

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The Art of Network Engineering @artofneteng.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

What can we learn from a senior network engineer, a CCIE, and the VP of a global tech company who all felt like imposters at some point in their careers? This week's AONE newsletter is about what to do if you experience imposter syndrome. theshortestpath.beehiiv.com/p/you-belong...

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You Belong Here

Discover your hidden strengths and why you truly belong in your career. Overcome imposter syndrome with inspiring insights from industry experts.

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The Art of Network Engineering @artofneteng.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

In our latest sponsored episode, Knox Hutchinson explains why AI should help troubleshoot your network, not change it. Toward the end of the episode, watch Transit AI troubleshoot a complex DMVPN issue in under a minute! artofnetworkengineering.com/episodes/cur... #NetEng #AI #sponsored

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Cursor for Network Engineers? Meet Transit AI (Sponsored) with Knox Hutchinson | The Art of Network Engineering

AI is rapidly changing software development, but why are network engineers still hesitant to trust it? In this sponsored episode, Andy welcomes back CBT Nuggets

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The Art of Network Engineering @artofneteng.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

🚨AONE Newsletter Launch🚀 The Shortest Path. One idea per issue, from six years of talking to network engineers. Issue #1 drops tomorrow → Proof Beats Permission. Subscribe at: theshortestpath.beehiiv.com/subscribe

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The Art of Network Engineering @artofneteng.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

If AI makes software creation accessible to almost everyone, what will differentiate the people who build the next generation of products? Read the blog: artofnetworkengineering.com/blog/the-big... Listen: artofnetworkengineering.com/episodes/the... Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GvQ...

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The Biggest Myth About Open Source

I used to think open source meant giving away my ideas. A conversation with William Collins on the podcast changed how I think about where the real value in software lives, and why AI makes the human ...

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The Art of Network Engineering @artofneteng.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

2 more shows in the can 🚀 I don’t know if every podcaster is having the time of their lives, but I love this. Thank you Mike and @drewcm.bsky.social ❤️

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The Art of Network Engineering @artofneteng.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Recorded 5 new episodes today #autocon5. Not a bad first day 💪🏼🇩🇪 Thanks to James Bensley, William Collins Bart Dorlandt Bart Smeding Chris Grundemann Scott Robohn and Eric Chou 🫶

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The Art of Network Engineering @artofneteng.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

We launched a new Resources page for network engineers with free study resources, RFCs, communities, AI/automation tools, and more. We also open sourced the site repo. Missing something or found a broken link? Open an issue or PR. artofnetworkengineering.com/resources github.com/The-Art-of-N...

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Resources | AONE

A curated list of free resources for network engineers: certifications, courses, foundational standards, communities, AI learning, career data, and the best books in the field.

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The Art of Network Engineering @artofneteng.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

🚨 AONE has a new home 🚀 Today we launched: artofnetworkengineering.com • Redesigned site • Free resources page (certs, RFCs, AI, automation, careers, books, communities) • The Shortest Path newsletter launching Summer 2026 • Full video podcasts now on Apple Podcasts & Spotify

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The Art of Network Engineering

The Art of Network Engineering blends technical insight with real-world stories from engineers, innovators, and IT pros.

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The Art of Network Engineering @artofneteng.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Your First 'Hello World' For AI Ready to learn easy AI for networking? We'll guide you through creating accounts, getting API keys, and installing necessary tools. It’s your gateway to querying network data in natural language. It’s free and easy. #NetworkAutomation #AI #NetBox #Tech #Learning

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The Art of Network Engineering @artofneteng.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

One million downloads. What began as a few engineers hitting record became a global community of curious, generous people who care deeply about getting better. If you’ve listened, shared, challenged us, or told us “this helped,” this milestone belongs to you. Thank you ❤️

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The Art of Network Engineering @artofneteng.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Your brain learns better when you’re having fun. Fun triggers dopamine, which tells your brain “this matters.” Dopamine boosts attention and memory. Laughter lowers the brain’s threat response. When you enjoy the process, your brain is more open to learning. Learn with us :)

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The Art of Network Engineering @artofneteng.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

@andylapteff.bsky.social finally met @ecbanks.bsky.social in person, thanks to @techfieldday.com #NFD39. Shout out to @networkingnerd.net and his stellar team. The network engineering community is awesome.

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The Art of Network Engineering @artofneteng.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Editing our next episode, pool side. The pool is closed, but the vibes remain 🌴☀️

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The Art of Network Engineering @artofneteng.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Still clinging to the CLI? So were we. But job postings don’t lie; automation is a growing requirement. Want to stay employed in a rapidly evolving world? 👉 Join our Python Party Launch www.linkedin.com/pulse/python...

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Python Party Launch

If you’ve skimmed network engineer job postings lately, you’ve noticed the pattern: automation experience required. Not “nice to have.

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The Art of Network Engineering @artofneteng.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Python doesn’t come easy for me—and maybe not for you either. That’s why I’m learning in public and live streaming the journey. 📺 Subscribe here: youtube.com/@artofneteng 🔔 Hit the bell to get notified when we go live. Who’s in? #NetworkAutomation #NetworkEngineering #python

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The Art of Network Engineering @artofneteng.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

We just hit 8,000 subscribers on YouTube, and we couldn’t have done it without this amazing community! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for tuning in, sharing episodes, and being part of this journey. ❤️ If you haven’t subscribed yet, join us here: www.youtube.com/@artofneteng

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The Art of Network Engineering @artofneteng.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

I always wanted to learn Python, but struggled to stay consistent. So I decided to learn in public. Our next Python Party Livestream is this Thursday night at 8:30 PM ET, and YOU ARE INVITED! Subscribe here to be notified of our next rager and learn python with me. youtube.com/@artofneteng

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The Art of Network Engineering @artofneteng.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Weekend mode: activated ✅ Coffee in hand ☕ + travel soccer on the field ⚽ = perfect Saturday vibes. Hope your weekend is full of wins—on and off the field!

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The Art of Network Engineering @artofneteng.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

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The Art of Network Engineering @artofneteng.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

We didn't know BGP could be so much fun, but look at those faces! @stubarea51.bsky.social, @andylapteff.bsky.social, and Jeff Clark had a blast diving into BGP, and they just scratched the surface. This episode may turn into a series. New episode drops Wednesday morning. linktr.ee/artofneteng

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The Art of Network Engineering @artofneteng.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

👍 Support AONE We love bringing you conversations that explore the human side of IT. If you’ve found value in the podcast and want to help us, we now have a "Support The Show" page! Check it out here: www.buzzsprout.com/2127872/supp... Thank you for being part of the AONE community ❤️

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The Art of Network Engineering @artofneteng.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

We had a great chat with @ecbanks.bsky.social. The network engineering skillset just keeps getting broader! #Networking #CloudComputing

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The Art of Network Engineering @artofneteng.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

👀 This week’s episode is awesome. Tune in this Wednesday! AUDIO podcast.artofnetworkengineering.com VIDEO youtube.com/@artofneteng

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The Art of Network Engineering @artofneteng.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

New episode drops on Wednesday, and it's a doozy!

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The Art of Network Engineering @artofneteng.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

If you’re looking for a way to support our show, we started a support page on our podcast’s hosting platform ❤️ www.buzzsprout.com/2127872/subs...

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The Art of Network Engineering @artofneteng.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

We had an amazing chat with @tracketpacer.bsky.social about network design considerations when space (and weight) are limited. Weight vs. resilience in autonomous systems. #NetworkEngineering #space #NetworkDesign

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