Category: DevOps

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Automated Canary Deployment with Rollback

This script simulates a canary deployment strategy using a simple flag. If the canary deployment fails, it automatically rolls back to the previous version. This is a simplified example and requires adaptation for real-world scenarios.

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Automated Canary Deployment with Ansible

This Ansible playbook automates a canary deployment strategy. It deploys a new version to a small subset of servers, monitors performance, and then rolls out to the rest if successful.

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A Look Back at Matt's Script Archive: The Legendary CGI & Perl Resource

Before GitHub and Stack Overflow, there was Matt's Script Archive—the legendary repository that powered countless websites in the early days of the internet. This collection of free Perl/CGI scripts was foundational for web developers, offering ready-to-use solutions for everything from guestbooks and visitor counters to powerful forum software (WWWBoard) and the ubiquitous FormMail script. Exploring its preserved versions on the Wayback Machine is like walking through a museum of web history, showcasing the ingenuity and collaborative spirit that built the dynamic web. This resource is essential for understanding the roots of modern web development.