The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source Inside 2019's infrastructure for Changelog.com (Interview)
May 5, 2019
Gerhard Lazu, a resident ops and infrastructure expert, discusses the transformative infrastructure updates to Changelog.com for 2019. He dives into the strategic switch to Kubernetes and CircleCI to streamline CI/CD workflows, highlighting their impact on operational efficiency. The conversation also covers the enhancements brought by Docker, including self-updating containers, and how community engagement fosters open-source collaboration. Lazu emphasizes the continuous drive for improved monitoring and observability, essential for navigating the complexities of modern application deployment.
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2019 Infrastructure Relaunch
- Changelog.com relaunched with a new Phoenix/Elixir app and infra in late 2016.
- The 2019 update includes Linode, CoreOS, Docker, CircleCI, and more.
Real-World Application Example
- Changelog.com's infrastructure is a good real-world example for listeners.
- Gerhard Lazu and Jerod Santo possess intimate knowledge of its needs and decisions.
Learning Make
- Learn Make by exploring documentation, examples, and real-world projects like RabbitMQ.
- Make's composability and omnipresence make it a valuable tool.