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A newsletter about DevOps & Machine Learning & Management
Welcome to N’s Weekly #28, a newsletter on DevOps, Machine Learning, and Management topics. This edition covers a range of topics, including DevOps tools like Ko & No, ProjectDiscovery’s best-kept secrets, and a framework for prioritizing tech debt. In the Data Science and Machine Learning section, we discuss pandas 2.0 and the Arrow revolution, and the use of GPT prompts to replace a SQL analyst. Finally, in Leadership & Management & Processes, we explore how engineering managers can avoid technical decay and lead with confidence.
[T] ko & no— Ko & No is a fast and simple container image builder for Go & NodeJS applications that do not require docker.
[A] ProjectDiscovery’s Best Kept Secrets —An article dives into lesser-known but incredibly useful tools created by ProjectDiscovery, such as mapcidr, proxify, simplehttpserver, uncover, notify, and cloudlist.
[V] Videos of Data-Centric AI Lectures
[A] pandas 2.0 and the Arrow revolution — Pandas, a widely used library for data manipulation, is introducing a new Apache Arrow backend for data storage, decoupling from its initial reliance on NumPy, and adding support for all data types in the upcoming release, as discussed in this article.
[A] Replacing a SQL analyst with 26 recursive GPT prompts — In this article, the author details the process of building a prompt pipeline for generating SQL queries using GPT models and executing them against relevant tables, ultimately resulting in a system that mimics the problem-solving process of a junior analyst but with a significant reduction in time and cost, and provides a step-by-step guide for replicating the process.
[A] A Framework for Prioritizing Tech Debt — In this article, the author offers a framework for companies to manage their technical debt. By surveying the technical landscape, determining interest rates, and staying solvent, companies can effectively prioritize paying down their debt.
[A] Leading With Confidence: How Engineering Managers Can Avoid Technical Decay — As an engineering manager, it can be challenging to balance managerial responsibilities with maintaining technical skills. In this article, the author explores solutions to mitigate technical decay and maintain effectiveness in leading a technical team.