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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 20h

A little look behind the scenes. 🎥 New LinkedIn Learning course on DevOps coming soon.

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

One of my cats has learned to open zippers with her face.

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

FlagGuessr Daily #257 — 42,370/50,000 🇱🇸 3│4 🇬🇹 3│3 🇦🇱 1│1 🇦🇴 1│1 🇮🇳 1│1 www.flag-guessr.com/daily/#day=257

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Daily game

Today’s five flags. The same five for everyone, every day.

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Two new translations of "Fundamentals of DevOps and Software Delivery" are now available! Russian: www.piter.com/collection/a... German: dpunkt.de/produkt/hand... Go get 'em!

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Основы DevOps и Software Delivery. Практика развертывания и сопровождения ПО в продакшене

Современное руководство по DevOps.

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

FlagGuessr Daily #256 — 44,390/50,000 🇺🇬 1│2 🇰🇵 1│1 🇹🇿 ✕│1 🇪🇪 1│1 🇹🇼 1│1 www.flag-guessr.com/daily/#day=256

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Daily game

Today’s five flags. The same five for everyone, every day.

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I vibe coded a browser-based game called FlagGuessr: You’re shown a flag, you guess which country it belongs to and where that country is on the map. The fewer guesses it takes you to get it right, the more points you get. Try it out: www.flag-guessr.com

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FlagGuessr

Name the country from its flag, then find it on the map. Five turns, 50,000 points.

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I don't know if AI will eventually replace programmers. But for now, my advice to programmers is this: Be more ambitious. This should be the GenAI slogan. It is astonishing what you can do. I'm building things daily I never would've even attempted before.

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

[NEW POST] What you can't vibe code. While it's sometimes cheaper & faster to vibe code your own software, there are (at least) two areas of software that you can’t vibe code: 1. Maturity 2. Maintenance www.ybrikman.com/blog/2026/08...

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What you can't vibe code: Why SaaS and open source aren't quite dead, yet

SaaS is dead! Why pay monthly for some app when you can vibe code your own in a few hours? Open source is dead! Why use some bloated, complicated library when yo...

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

We put together a guide on how to organize OpenTofu & Terraform code to optimize for: - Predictability - Minimal duplication - Small blast radius - Reproducibility - Scalability These are the practices we use ourselves and recommend to our customers: www.gruntwork.io/blog/devops-...

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Gruntwork Blog | DevOps Field Guide: Your Infrastructure Repo Is a Mess (Here's How to Fix It)

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

"The Culture Map" explores how cultures vary across 8 dimensions: e.g., egalitarian vs hierarchical leadership, consensual vs top-down decision making. A fascinating look into how people think, worth reading for anyone who interacts with other cultures. www.ybrikman.com/blog/2026/06...

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Review: The Culture Map by Erin Meyer

A guide to understanding how cultural differences affect the way people communicate. The book looks at 8 dimensions (e.g., direct vs indirect negative feedback, e...

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

I recently joined the South Dublin Round Table. We hang out, do fun activities, and give back to the community. On June 5-6, we're celebrating our recharter, and everyone is invited! Join us for a pub crawl, outdoor activities, and the recharter dinner: www.tickettailor.com/events/south...

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Buy Tickets – ☘️ South Dublin Round Table 1256 Recharter ☘️ – The Purty Kitchen, Dun Laoghaire

☘️ South Dublin Round Table 1256 Recharter ☘️ – The Purty Kitchen, Dun Laoghaire, Sat 6 Jun 2026 - South Dublin Round Table 1256 Recharter Dún Laoghaire & Dublin Friday 5th and Saturday 6th June...

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

I've decided to go back to my roots and rejoin @linkedin.com... But this time as a LinkedIn Learning instructor 🙂 Fun new course coming soon. DevOps, software delivery, GenAI, and more. Follow along for updates!

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Two big releases today: 1. Terragrunt 1.0 is GA: stacks, streamlined CLI, --filter, run reports, perf improvements, and backward compatibility guarantees. 2. Terragrunt Scale Free Tier is GA: set up world-class CI/CD for Terragrunt in minutes. www.gruntwork.io/blog/terragr...

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Gruntwork Blog | Terragrunt 1.0 Released!

Terragrunt 1.0 Released!

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Normally, Gruntwork sets you up with high-performance infrastructure, but at Google Cloud Next, we're going to set you up with high-performance supercars. 🏎️ Choose from Ferrari, McLaren, Porsche, Lambo 5️⃣ Drive 5 laps 💯 Go 100+ mph Spots are limited. Sign up here: www.gruntwork.io/lp/gruntwork...

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

I recently did a bunch of research to find the best cloud backup option for my computers (e.g., iCloud, Arq, BackBlaze, iDrive), and I captured my learnings in this blog post. It includes a comparison table you can use to find the one that meets your needs. www.ybrikman.com/blog/2026/02...

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

The 1st release candidate for Terragrunt 1.0 is here! 🥞 Stacks: manage infrastructure as stacks ＞ CLI Redesign: powerful query syntax 🏃 Runner Pool: better throughput 📝 Logging: better visibility 1️⃣ Stability: 1.0 guarantees Try it out and share your feedback! www.gruntwork.io/blog/the-roa...

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Gruntwork Blog | The Road to 1.0: RC1 Released!

The Road to 1.0: RC1 Released!

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Several days ago, I shared my tier list for science fiction book series. Today, I'm sharing my tier list for standalone science fiction books. 1984, The Road, World War Z, and Hail Mary all made it into my S tier. Agree? Disagree? www.ybrikman.com/blog/2026/01...

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The Sci Fi Standalone Book Tier List

A few days ago, I put out my Sci Fi Book Series Tier List, where I arranged the science fiction book series I’ve read from most enjoyable (S tier, A tier) to lea...

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

I've put together a Sci Fi Book Series Tier List, where I arrange the science fiction book series I’ve read from most enjoyable (S tier) to least enjoyable (D tier). The Expanse, Murderbot, and Red Rising series made my S tier. Agree? Disagree? #books www.ybrikman.com/blog/2026/01...

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The Sci Fi Book Series Tier List

Several weeks ago, I put out my Business Book Tier List, where I arranged the business books I’ve read from most useful (S tier, A tier) to least useful (C tier,...

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Lively discussion of this blog post on Hacker News: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4670... Almost every commenter disagrees with me in some way... That usually means I said something interesting 😅

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GenAI, the snake eating its own tail | Hacker News

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

[NEW BLOG POST] GenAI, The Snake Eating Its Own Tail: How tools like ChatGPT and Claude are destroying the ecosystems they rely on, and what to do about it. I use ChatGPT and Claude daily. GenAI is amazing... But it also feels completely unsustainable. www.ybrikman.com/blog/2026/01...

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GenAI, The Snake Eating Its Own Tail: How tools like ChatGPT and Claude are destroying the ecosystems they rely on, and what to do about it

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT and Claude have two superpowers. The first superpower is a boon: they can dramatically increase ...

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

I've read all 4 books in the Tactical Barbell (TB) series. Highly recommended! Learn how to balance the following in your training: - TB1: maximal strength. - TB2: conditioning. - TB3: hypertrophy. - TB4: longevity. My detailed notes on each book: www.ybrikman.com/book-series/...

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Tactical Barbell Series

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

I read 136 books in 2025. Here are the highlights:

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GOTO Conferences @gotocon.com · 30/12/2025

#GOTOpodcast: @brikis98.bsky.social and @kief.com cover:  * What DevOps actually means (beyond the buzzword) * Where infrastructure as code helps and where it does not * Why frameworks usually age better than clever custom scripts  🎧 Listen to the episode → gotopia.tech/podcast

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

I’ve read many business books. Some profoundly shaped how I think; others were a waste of time. Many people ask me for recommendations, so I created a tier list for business books, arranging the books from most to least useful in building my own business. www.ybrikman.com/blog/2025/12...

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The Business Book Tier List

I’ve read a lot of business books in my life. Some profoundly shaped how I think; others were a waste of time. I share all my book reviews on my blog, but as I’...

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

I just read "Tactical Barbell." It's a way to develop strength that works even if you: 🏃 Focus other aspects of fitness (endurance) 😴 Can't always get great recovery (sleep & diet) 🤕 Can’t be sore for days after a workout 💪 Want to avoid increasing bodyweight Key takeaways:

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Wow, Terraform Cloud is ending its free tier. You have 4 months to switch to a paid plan, and with per-resource pricing, I'm hearing stories of bills going from $0 to $15K/month. Looking for an alternative? Introducing Terragrunt Scale Free Tier. More info in this thread:

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

🎁 Just in time for the holidays, we're doing a DevOps giveaway! 🎁 Share your DevOps wishlist with us for a chance to win: 👕 DevOps swag (hoodie, t-shirt) 🧱 Lego set 📕 Signed copy of "Fundamentals of DevOps & Software Delivery" Enter the giveaway here: www.gruntwork.io/lp/devops-wi...

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Going to AWS re:Invent? Want to do some high-speed driving in a supercar? Join the Gruntwork team at this invite-only event. Choose from Ferraris, Lamborghinis, McLarens, Porsches, and more. Spots are limited! www.gruntwork.io/lp/gruntwork...

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

I just finished "The Anthropocene Reviewed" by John Green. It's a collection of essays on a variety of topics from the modern era, including the QWERTY keyboard, Canadian geese, Super Mario Kart, teddy bears, and Haley’s Comet. A few thoughts:

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

In 2022, I got a desk treadmill, and it turned out to be one of the best investments I’ve made in my health in years. It improved my fitness, productivity, and likely added years to my life. I’ve gotten so many questions about it that I decided to write a blog post:

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

🚨 Sale alert 🚨 "Fundamentals of DevOps and Software Delivery" is 10% off now with this coupon! If you're looking to level up how your team ships software, or just looking for a good gift for the holidays, grab the discount now, before it expires! www.amazon.com/gp/coupon/Fu...

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Amazon.com: Fundamentals of DevOps and Software Delivery promotion

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

A reminder: share your DevOps horror stories with the tag #AdrenalineOps, and you can win a 1-year GoLand license and a copy of "Fundamentals of DevOps and Software Delivery!"

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

In this GOTO Book Club interview, I chat with @kief.com about my book "Fundamentals of DevOps and Software Delivery," the definition of DevOps, tools for managing infrastructure and applications, why you can't not have a framework, and the future of DevOps. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zyz_...

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Fundamentals of DevOps & Software Delivery • Yevgeniy "Jim" Brikman & Kief Morris • GOTO 2025

YouTube video by GOTO Conferences

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GOTO Conferences @gotocon.com · 23/10/2025

"You can't not have a framework. Either you use one or you create your own - and yours probably won't be well documented or maintained." @brikis98.bsky.social and @kief.com discuss why infrastructure automation needs standardization, not more custom wrapper scripts.

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Fundamentals of DevOps & Software Delivery • Yevgeniy "Jim" Brikman & Kief Morris • GOTO 2025

This interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club. #GOTOcon #GOTObookclub http://gotopia.tech/bookclub Read the full transcription of the interview here: https://gotopia.tech/episodes/405 Yevgeniy…

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

With Halloween approaching, it's time to share your DevOops horror stories! 👻 🎃 The best 5 stories win a GoLand license and a copy of "Fundamentals of DevOps and Software Delivery." Here's one of my stories: I took down TripAdvisor. In my 1st week on the job. 😅

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

I made some changes to the "Fundamentals of DevOps and Software Delivery" website: - Updated the text in the intro section - Added a "how this book is different" section - Minor tweaks to other sections Thoughts? Is the site clear? What could I improve? www.fundamentals-of-devops.com

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Fundamentals of DevOps and Software Delivery

This book is a hands-on guide to software delivery—that is, all the processes, tools, and techniques that are required to run and maintain software in production on an ongoing basis—and DevOps, one of...

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

I've come across many companies where: 🔥 They're constantly putting out fires 🚨 Nothing is reproducible or documented ⚠️ Even minor changes feel risky 😰 The predominant emotions are fear & stress This is "DevOps Bankruptcy." We wrote a guide on how to get yourself out of it:

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Here's a list of the best resources related to Chapter 9, "How to Store Data" of "Fundamentals of DevOps and Software Delivery." Learn about relational DBs, NoSQL, NewSQL, queues, streams, object stores, CDNs, backup, recovery, and more:

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

I just completed a fun project: I put all my reviews & notes from the books I've read on my blog! I read ~100 books / year, and I've been tracking my reading for more than a decade, so this represents my ratings and notes for over 1,000 books. Links are in the following tweets:

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Book review: The Fundamentals of DevOps and Software Delivery by Yevgeniy Brikman (2025). "FDSD is an excellent book. It is a book that is suitable to a broad audience for sysadmins, DevOps and developers, of all ranges of experience." 😊 camilomatajira.wordpress.com/2025/09/01/b...

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Book review: The Fundamentals of DevOps and Software Delivery by Yevgeniy Brikman (2025)

1. Author’s purpose The author, Yevgeniy Brikman, had a firsthand experience of the impact of DevOps practices in the company he worked for in 2011 (LinkedIn).The company, at that time, despi…

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Here's a list of the best resources related to Chapter 8, "How to Secure Communication and Storage" of "Fundamentals of DevOps and Software Delivery." Learn about cryptography, encryption in transit and at rest, hashing, secrets management, TLS certificates, AES, and more:

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

CI/CD servers can be a huge security risk: 1. They have powerful credentials 2. Every dev in your company has access 3. They are used to run arbitrary code That's a terrifying combination from a security perspective 😳😱 Here are 8 steps for secure CI/CD:

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Here's a list of the best resources related to Chapter 7, "How to set up Networking" of "Fundamentals of DevOps and Software Delivery." Learn about DNS, VPCs, VPN, SSH, service discovery, and service meshes:

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Many tutorials focus on how to deploy an app the first time. But how you deploy changes is even more important, as you'll likely update your app hundreds or thousands of times over its lifetime. Let's talk about 4 core strategies you can use for rolling out updates:

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

We’re exploring a new add-on for Terragrunt that adds enterprise features, but before building it, we'd love your feedback. See the features: postimg.cc/5jL74Nqt Share your feedback: forms.gle/Vy8vi16WPtTC... 10 randomly selected participants will get a $20 gift card.

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Here's a list of the best resources related to Chapter 6, "How to Work with Multiple Teams and Environments" of "Fundamentals of DevOps and Software Delivery." Learn about setting up environments, splitting your codebase into libraries, and monoliths vs microservices.

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Here's a list of the best resources related to Chapter 5, "How to set up CI and CD" of "Fundamentals of DevOps and Software Delivery." Learn about GitOps, trunk-based development, feature flags, zero-downtime deployments, and more:

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Yevgeniy Brikman @brikis98.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Every drug becomes toxic at a high enough dose, so you always use the "minimum effective dose": just enough to get the benefits, and no more. The same is true with DevOps: every tool & technique has a cost, so you should use the "minimum effective dose of DevOps," too.

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