It was an unforgettable Christmas as I finally passed the AWS SAP exam at almost the last minute of Year 2022. It was also a fantastic year for me. I achieved all my goals which I planned at the beginning of the year.

How we use Github Action to easily manage the ECS service restart — As we are having a large number of websites hosting on AWS ECS Fargate and they use the shared docker image as the base image for the application. Considering security and stability and the functionality of software systems, patching is always the most critical practice. So we set up a…

Optimising Docker Container Execution with CMD and ENTRYPOINT: A Hands-on Approach — In the realm of Docker, CMD and ENTRYPOINT play crucial roles in defining the default command to be executed when launching a container. While these instructions share some similarities, they also exhibit distinct differences that can significantly impact the behaviour of your containerised applications. The reason I wrote this is…

Watch out your AWS billing as CloudWatch Synthetics costs Too Much!!! — A few months ago, I penned an article discussing Amazon CloudWatch Synthetic for application monitoring. Today, I’d like to alert you to the potential billing implications associated with its use. Amazon CloudWatch Synthetic — Monitoring Application From Outside-In CloudWatch Synthetics is an AWS service that lets you monitor your endpoints and APIs from the outside-in. It works by…aws.plainenglish.io

Cultivating a Systematic Mindset for Software Development Success” — Being a software developer is not just about writing lines of code or creating beautiful user interfaces; it’s about solving complex problems systematically. Systematic thinking is the cornerstone of successful software development. It’s about breaking down issues, understanding the intricate relationships, and crafting elegant solutions.

The Blueprint for Success in Software Development: Unlocking the Power of Systematic Thinking — In the fast-paced world of software development, the ability to think systematically is more critical than ever. Software developers are responsible for creating intricate programs that power our digital world, and without a systematic approach, chaos can quickly ensue. In this article, we will explore why systematic thinking is crucial…

Connecting Networks in the Cloud — Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides multiple solutions for connecting virtual private clouds (VPCs) and on-premises networks, but two commonly used options are VPC peering and AWS Transit Gateway. In this article, we will explore these two connectivity solutions, compare their features, and help you decide which one is the right…

Enhance Session Persistence and Elevate User Satisfaction with Load Balancer’s Stickiness — The reason I wrote this article is because I found I made a mistake when I was troubleshooting one of our new CMS system. I realised I had forgotten to enable Sticky Sessions in our AWS Target Group settings. As our CMS relies on PHP session cookies to keep state…

Hey there, amazing readers and friends! I hope you are doing well as I write this. I have some exciting news to share with you today: I’m starting the process of rebranding my Medium channel. For those who’ve been following me under “Harry@StartQuick tech”, you might be wondering “Why the…