Azure Monitor is the unified observability platform encompassing metrics, logs, traces, and alerts. With Application Insights for APM, Log Analytics for centralized logging, and Azure Monitor Metrics for infrastructure, it provides end-to-end visibility. This guide covers implementation patterns, KQL queries, and cost optimization strategies. Azure Monitor Components Application Insights Setup KQL Queries for Troubleshooting Alert […]
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AWS Well-Architected Framework: 2022 Updates
The AWS Well-Architected Framework provides architectural best practices across six pillars. In 2022, AWS introduced significant updates including a new Sustainability pillar and revised guidance for serverless, containers, and AI/ML workloads. This guide covers each pillar with actionable recommendations for enterprise architects. The Six Pillars Pillar 1: Operational Excellence Perform operations as code: CloudFormation, CDK, […]
Read more →TypeScript 4.9: The satisfies Operator Explained
TypeScript 4.9 introduces the satisfies operator—a new way to validate that expressions match a type without widening. This solves a long-standing tension between type inference and type checking. In this guide, I’ll explain when to use satisfies vs type annotations, common patterns, and migration strategies for existing codebases. The Problem with Type Annotations The type […]
Read more →AWS re:Invent 2022 Preview: What to Expect
AWS re:Invent 2022 is approaching (November 28 – December 2, Las Vegas). Based on AWS’s roadmap signals, community discussions, and industry trends, here are my predictions for the key announcements that will matter most to enterprise architects and developers. Prediction 1: Generative AI Services AWS has been relatively quiet on generative AI while OpenAI/Microsoft dominate […]
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