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Scaling an http stub for load testing

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Sergei Sizov

Introduction Stubbing is a powerful technique that helps developers write focused, fast and deterministic tests, leading to higher quality software.

Identity-based Authentication for a Developer Platform

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Tomasz Bartosiewicz

As well as the increase of developer productivity (which equals more frequent releases) and enhanced developer experience, one of the key goals of the platform team is to provide architectural solutions and tools to very often complex but common problems encountered by application developers. One of the common challenges is an authentication and authorisation layer not only required for the team’s developed services but also for the platform’s internal applications.

Building the Foundation: Our Take on Training

Posted on March 29, 2024 by Savvas Michael

Introduction Imagine acquiring sought-after engineering skills that could significantly boost your expertise and confidence, in a matter of weeks.

Navigating the Maze: Challenges in Seeking Support in Big Tech Companies

Posted on March 7, 2024 by Andreas Ttofi

In an era where technology is the backbone of business operations, the role of support teams within big tech companies is more critical than ever. At CECG, we understand the labyrinthine challenges faced not only by our support professionals but also by the users navigating our custom platforms.

Interfaces for Internal Developer Platforms

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Ilia Chernov

A few of the reasons Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs) are built are to enable self-service for developers and to enable efficient collaboration between developers and other departments. One way to do it is through automation of certain processes which involve people’s communication or just may take an unnecessarily long time to finish. In this article, we will take a look at examples of the routines which developers often face and the ways the developers can interact with the IDP to optimize those routines.

Crossplane: the good, the bad and the ugly

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Simon Aquino

Crossplane is an infrastructure provisioning tool engineered to bridge the gap between infrastructure automation, Kubernetes and reconciliation on steroids. Its main ethos is to provide a unified declarative API to abstract different cloud implementations and leverage Kubernetes to run the provisioning workload.

Case Study: Seamless Cross-cloud Application Deployments

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Derek Mortimer

Where We Were Driven by a long-term engagement with CECG, one of our longest-standing clients had a well-established Kubernetes-based Internal Developer Platform (IDP) known as the Core Platform running on AWS. This platform allows application teams to easily deploy, test and promote their releases through a variety of environments with complete autonomy and automation. The automation and progressive delivery also automate all of the centralised bookkeeping required to do customer-impacting production releases.

Here’s how the 1000 users of the developer platform got introduced to autoscaling

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Phivos Phivou

As a consultancy, we regularly take part in the development and maintenance of platforms used by a large number of people, sometimes hundreds of development teams. Engaging with so many engineers also requires sharing knowledge about processes and tools. That’s why we introduced a knowledge platform composed of modules for each subject. The primary objective of this knowledge-sharing platform is that it must be kept easy for everyone to follow, clear with its objectives and accessible to all potential users.

AWS Landing Zone: The Art of Taking Off with a Low Code Solution

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Senna Semakula-Buuza

Discover streamlining landing zone creation from the ground up using a low-code approach, optimising efficiency and reducing development complexities.

Embracing Innovation in CI/CD Pipelines: A Shift From Traditional Practices

Posted on January 31, 2024 by Neofytos Zacharia

Embracing Innovation in CI/CD Pipelines: A Shift From Traditional Practices The software development industry has long-established practices and tools for Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD). However, evolving discussions and innovations point to the need for revisiting and revising these traditional methods. This article explores emerging trends in CI/CD pipelines, advocating for more dynamic and adaptable approaches that challenge conventional processes.