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Full-stack ephemeral environments on every PR. E2E testing on every code change.

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Shipyard @shipyard.build · 26/03/2026
up until recently, there was a very real tradeoff between delivery velocity and stability shipping fast meant monitoring new deployments really closely fast forward to 2026, and we have a new environment “stack” that developers and agents move with, not around
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Shipyard @shipyard.build · 12/03/2026
now you can schedule your #ClaudeCode tasks to repeat on a loop devs are finding this super valuable for PR babysitting: tell Claude to watch your PRs, react to build logs, and resolve any issues brought up in the comments
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Shipyard @shipyard.build · 05/03/2026
Claude tokens == NLP tokens these are the smallest units of text that LLMs use to process input/generate output (1 token = 1 word, 1 subword, or 1 letter, depending on your model)
a token generator with the Claude logo, implying that this is the LLM taking input and generating code, token by token
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Shipyard @shipyard.build · 25/02/2026
there isn’t exactly a wrong choice for a container registry, but how to eval which is right for you? - use the CR bundled with your cloud/git ecosystem - OSS vs. proprietary: both $$ in different ways - artifact support (OCI, helm, AI model) - vuln scanning/IAM
Docker Hub page for node Docker imageQuay container registry repository settings page
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Shipyard @shipyard.build · 05/02/2026
engineering teams are improving their #ClaudeCode workflows every day. but CC can test its own work autonomously a feature might take ~10 tweaks to get right, most obvious after running simple smoke/UI tests give agents access to real infra so that they can self-verify + iterate
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Gergely Orosz @gergely.pragmaticengineer.com · 02/02/2026
“Software reliability is down across the industry; failure rate is up: and batch size is up.” @lauratacho.com + @nathenharvey.bsky.social Basically, AI is generating larger changes (batch size) and we know from research (eg DORA) that larger batch size tends to result in exactly this!
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Shipyard @shipyard.build · 28/01/2026
some tasks are too complex for @claudeai subagents. that's where #multiagent orchestrators come in, allowing a lead coding agent to delegate tasks and spawn agents as needed in this post, we take a quick look at Gas Town and Multiclaude ⬇️
a cover image showing multiple claude code agents linked together in an orchestration pattern
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Shipyard @shipyard.build · 14/01/2026
#claudecode has always stood out for its filesystem + ops capabilities. in fact, CC is a CLI-based agent for anything, not just coding they built a solid UI on top of Claude Code’s foundation to make a tool for file-related work, called Claude Cowork
claude cowork cover image showing a laptop with the claude logo
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Kelsey Hightower @kelseyhightower.com · 14/01/2026
Yes, we need code reviews. In addition to reviewing intent, code reviews are an opportunity to review the how and ask questions: should we bring in these 3rd party dependencies, are we duplicating existing functionality, did we check in credentials by mistake, etc. Most of this can be automated.
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Shipyard @shipyard.build · 23/12/2025
engineering teams spend so much time during the year talking about dev productivity. dec is a difficult time to keep those metrics up anyway. why not use the holiday stretch to catch up on your skills + learn new things?
cover image for a block post showing a fireplace with three christmas stockings. each one has symbols that represent developer tools
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Shipyard @shipyard.build · 03/12/2025
AI #agents alone are pretty capable, but #MCP servers extend what they can accomplish as a dev, you’ll want to connect your tools to your agent via MCP to handle more types of tasks
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Nathen Harvey @nathenharvey.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
I sat down with @lauratacho.com to discuss DORA's last research into the impact of AI on software development and more! Checkout the latest episode of DX's Engineering Enablement podcast: getdx.com/podcast/dora... #GBGB
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DORA’s 2025 research on the impact of AI
A conversation with DORA’s Nathen Harvey on how AI is transforming engineering systems and why leaders need new metrics to understand its real impact.
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David Buchanan @retr0.id · 18/11/2025
happy cloudflare outage day to all who celebrate
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David Aronchick @ironyuppie.com · 13/11/2025
OH at 1:37 am: “ok i have to go i have to start my #KubeCon slides”
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Shipyard @shipyard.build · 13/11/2025
are you ready to introduce a coding #agent into your dev loop? at Shipyard, we're big fans of #claudecode. we wrote a guide with our best pro tips, so you can get high-quality code from your agent right away 🤖 #AIagents #developers
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Jeremy, the patronizing Saint of DevOps 🇺🇦 @jerdog.dev · 11/11/2025
So excited to have been a part of #cdCon 2025! Vote here to get us across the line as the Best #DevOps Event of the Year: www.surveymonkey.com/r/DevOps-Doz... cd.foundation/blog/2025/11...
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cdCon Finalist in 2025 DevOps Dozen Award - CD Foundation
cdCon is a finalist in the 2025 DevOps Dozen Awards for Best DevOps Event of the Year!
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DORA @dora.dev · 11/11/2025
AI as an amplifier: DORA and GitLab on maximizing AI impact. Tue, Nov 18, join @nathenharvey.bsky.social , Emilio Salvador, and Jessie Young for new research from @gitlab.com and the latest findings from @dora.dev about.gitlab.com/the-source/a... #AI #DevEx #GitLab #DORA #GBGB
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DORA and GitLab on maximizing AI impact on software delivery
Join this live webinar with DORA and GitLab experts to discover what really determines AI success in software development teams.
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Shipyard @shipyard.build · 07/11/2025
we’ve got some HUGE news: the Shipyard #MCP server is now in open beta! use it for: ✅ writing + improving #E2E tests ✅ sandboxing #agent workflows ✅ live, in-depth code reviews we’re looking for user feedback, so reach out with any questions/comments 👀
shipyard logo next to MCP (model context protocol) logo, showing integration
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Shipyard @shipyard.build · 04/11/2025
benjie at #DPESummit on moving faster by using #agents smartly: - write agent config files - learn your AI devtools + their capabilities - outline their reqs, conventions, + other rules watch the rest of this session with Erin Doyle on YouTube, courtesy of @gradle.com
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Shipyard @shipyard.build · 28/10/2025
SF folks: we're partnering with our friends at @heavybit.com for this awesome #GitHubUniverse social hour/unconference. great way to network + reflect on today's learnings from one of our fav SF tech events 👏 still time to RSVP for this evening!
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Kelsey Hightower @kelseyhightower.com · 21/10/2025
I've been running autonomous agents this whole time.
A Unix terminal listing the cron jobs installed on a local machine.
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Shipyard @shipyard.build · 22/10/2025
tomorrow evening, the #NYC #MCP server builder community is coming together once again! this'll be an awesome opportunity to learn about MCP architecture + best practices from local speakers + attendees there's still time to RSVP 👀 huge thanks @amandamartin.bsky.social + @apollographql.com 🙌
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Shipyard @shipyard.build · 20/10/2025
hyped for #CypressConf this week! it's a massive online conference covering every facet of test automation + QA with 30+ sessions, you'll hear about everything from #TDD to scale to leadership see us at our virtual booth + RSVP for our #smoketesting workshop Fri 🪲🔍
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Jeremy, the patronizing Saint of DevOps 🇺🇦 @jerdog.dev · 16/10/2025
But you still can
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Continuous Delivery Foundation (CDF) @cdeliveryfdn.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
The 4 key metrics you've been measuring? They are now 5 📊🗝️ Here's what #DORA changed and what it means for your continuous improvement efforts. cd.foundation/blog/2025/10...
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The DORA 4 key metrics become 5 - CD Foundation
In the 2025 DORA Report, there are now 5 key metrics. This post explores this recent changes.
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Amanda Martin @amandamartin.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
RSVP! luma.com/gs15rj1h?utm...
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MCP Server Builder Series - October Session (NYC) · Luma
Join fellow developers and creators for an interactive event dedicated to Model Context Protocol (MCP) server development. Experience hands-on talks and live…
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Amanda Martin @amandamartin.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Hey NYC! Next week the MCP Server Builder Series by @apollographql.com is back with a killer lineup of builders sharing their knowledge... @nnennahacks.com @erinmikail.bsky.social @nancychauhan.bsky.social @lindavivah.bsky.social @shipyard.build See you at Fractal Tech Hub @ 6pm Thur Oct 23
mcp server builder series speaker card with 5 speakers listed.  Thursday October 23rd in NYC
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San Francisco Ruby Conference, Nov 10-12, 2026 @sfruby.com · 09/10/2025
This November in San Francisco... 💎❤️ Grab your tickets before October 20 at sfruby.com youtu.be/m2P9PZwi8W4
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The San Francisco Ruby Conference: join in at sfruby.com
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Shipyard @shipyard.build · 09/10/2025
why should agents get to do all the fun parts of software dev, like writing code? #ClaudeCode has a feature that allows you to make agentic dev more active: it assigns you programming tasks and reviews your work. agent pair programming keeps you in the driver’s seat 👍
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Shipyard @shipyard.build · 01/10/2025
#DevOpsDays is our all-time favorite event series. we're thrilled to be attending philly's very own for the first time 🔔🏙️ there's been so much to learn about security, #agents, platform eng, #o11y... Benjie will be speaking about the beauty of the #Makefile let's connect 👋
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Shipyard @shipyard.build · 24/09/2025
the much-anticipated 2025 @dora.dev report is now live 🎉 the #DORA team focused on the impact of #AI across an org AI amplifies the existing skills of a team: ✅ strong teams will become more efficient ❌ weaker teams will see an increase in their pain points check it out today!
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Develocity @gradle.com · 17/09/2025
It’s the final countdown! ⏱️ We’re T-7 days from #DPESummit 2025. Join #DPE and #DevEx experts and innovators as we come together to redefine what’s possible in the age of #AI. It’s all happening at The Midway in San Francisco—Sep 23-24! Just a few final 🎟️ left at: dpe.org/dpe-summit
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Shipyard @shipyard.build · 22/09/2025
this coming wednesday: learn the shortcuts to faster, bug-free deployments with Benjie and Erin @gradle.com #DevEx #DPESummit
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Shipyard @shipyard.build · 17/09/2025
the @playwright.dev #MCP server boosts #DevEx with agents like #ClaudeCode and #GeminiCLI: they can interact with your app live "hey Claude, take screenshots of my login form flow: with regular sign in, then with GitHub, and another with Google OAuth"
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Shipyard @shipyard.build · 20/08/2025
today at #TestMu, we're showing a sneak preview of our latest development: the Shipyard #MCP server your agents can now spin up, test against, and tail logs for unlimited ephemeral environments see it first at TestMu, and watch this space #agenticdev #claudecode
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Shipyard @shipyard.build · 05/08/2025
see you at #TestMu in 2 weeks! visit our virtual booth and tell us how you're building + testing with agents 🤖 and if you haven't yet, register today. TestMu has over 60 sessions on QA, testing, CI/CD, agents, and more. #QA #DevOps
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Shipyard @shipyard.build · 23/07/2025
is your staging env showing up in search? this is pretty common, esp if you carry the same site config from prod to staging keep users away from your untested, WIP features: 1. 🔄 robots.txt 2. 🗑️ staging sitemap.xml 3. canonical ➡️ prod 4. HTTP auth 5. request🗑️Google
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Shipyard @shipyard.build · 17/07/2025
shipping faster doesn't necessarily mean you're in a better place, esp when you don't have the right processes/pipelines how can you keep a good dev pace while being confident your code is bug-free? join Benjie and Erin at #DPESummit in SF and find out! @gradle.com #DevEx #DX
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Shipyard @shipyard.build · 11/07/2025
we put claude code to the ultimate test: writing #E2E tests ✅ took some trial and error, but we got the best results from directing CC to use test-driven development not surprising, as human devs often have the same experience with #TDD
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Shipyard @shipyard.build · 03/07/2025
we're joining our friends #LambdaTest on aug 19-21st for this year's #TestMu conf 🎉 looking forward to catching sessions on the latest + greatest in test automation 🔥 visit our virtual booth for good chat, games, and prizes! #DevOps #testautomation #QA
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DORA @dora.dev · 25/06/2025
Join the #DORA Community tomorrow for a discussion about creating a practice of continuous improvement! Nancy Barraza from Clara will be sharing some of her experiences and we'll have an open discussion. Join the dora.community group for meeting details. #community #GBGB #ContinuousImprovement
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DORA Community of Practice
The DORA Community provides opportunities to learn, discuss, and collaborate on software delivery and operational performance. Enabling a culture of continuous improvement.
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Shipyard @shipyard.build · 24/06/2025
how do ephemeral envs prevent 🔥s in staging + prod? 1. they're isolated: they don't share services/data with other envs, so bug blast radius is contained 2. they shift test/review left: find + resolve bugs before they hit staging/prod build more, firefight less! #DevOps
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Nathen Harvey @nathenharvey.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Are you using gen AI during any phase of your SDLC? We want to learn more about your experience. Take the @dora.dev survey today! google.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Shipyard @shipyard.build · 17/06/2025
the 2025 @dora.dev survey is now open! DORA's research has changed the way teams deliver software. their findings have helped countless engineers understand + improve their processes. or in short, get better at getting better. support their research by taking the survey! #GBGB #DORA
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Shipyard @shipyard.build · 13/06/2025
not so scary to deploy on friday (the 13th) when you have ephemeral environments!
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Shipyard @shipyard.build · 13/06/2025
nice that you deploy on fridays, but do you deploy on friday the 13th?
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Shipyard @shipyard.build · 12/06/2025
trunk-based dev is a rapid git dev model: commits are pushed/integrated directly into the trunk, sans PRs/MRs why? 🔘 merge conflicts-- 🔘 cognitive load-- 🔘 quality software++ going from a branching model to TBD is no small feat. it takes a combo of automation + teamwork: @dora.dev #DevOps
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Maxim Leyzerovich @round.is · 09/06/2025
sisyphus at daily standup: i had to roll back some changes
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Shipyard @shipyard.build · 10/06/2025
one of the many reasons we ❤️ Docker Compose? it makes test env management easy use it during dev, use it as an app def for a deployment, and use it to keep config consistent for every env in between #DevOps #Docker @docker.com
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Chris Short @chrisshort.net · 09/06/2025
Kubernetes README #SuggestedRead #devopsish chrisshort.net/kuber...
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Kubernetes README | Chris Short
What books 📚 to read to learn more about Kubernetes
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