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Docusaurus 3.9 is here, enhancing documentation with AI-driven search via Algolia DocSearch v4 and modernizing runtime. It supports advanced i18n configurations, while dropping support for Node 18. With streamlined upgrades and improved multi-domain setups, this release promises robust performance for developers. Explore the latest features and improvements today!
By Daniel Curtis
AWS has unveiled Volume Clones for Amazon EBS, enabling instant, point-in-time copies of storage volumes with a simple API call. This feature provides rapid access with single-digit millisecond latency, ideal for quick test setups and development. While it integrates seamlessly with the EBS CSI driver, understand its limitations, especially around encryption and management.
By Steef-Jan WiggersIn this podcast, Shane Hastie, Lead Editor for Culture & Methods, spoke to Frankie Berkoben about executive coaching for engineering leaders, applying iterative development to personal growth, and supporting neurodivergent team members.
By Frankie Berkoben
Luca Mezzalira explains micro-frontends as a strategy to scale frontend architecture and organization. Learn the four key architectural decisions (Identify, Compose, Route, Communicate) and the necessity of a Platform Team and Developer Experience.
By Luca Mezzalira
Without a dedicated QA environment, teams faced tech and coordination issues when testing a distributed system. A slow, unmaintainable CLI led an organization to shift left with automated testing. They built a tool for versioned deployments using CI and proxy routing, enabling developers to run isolated tests on multiple versions to catch bugs earlier.
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