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How to Run MongoDB in a Docker Container

MongoDB is a document-oriented NoSQL database engine that’s gained popularity with developers for its JSON-like storage model. MongoDB often provides a more direct mapping between code and persisted data, facilitating rapid i…

What is Deno and How Does It Differ From Node.js?

Node.js is the de facto JavaScript runtime for use on servers and local machines. It’s well-liked, versatile, and supported by a strong community. Deno is a newer runtime that aims to address some of Node.js’ shortcomings. He…

DKIM, DMARC, and SPF: Setting Up Email Security

DKIM, DMARC, and SPF are the three main mechanisms maintaining the security of emails. The related protocols let you prevent unauthorized servers from sending as your domain and give recipients a way to verify emails really c…

What’s New in PHPStan 1.0?

PHPStan gained a milestone release at the start of November 2021 with new features, extra rules, and many performance optimizations. It means the leading PHP static analyzer is now considered to be stable and comes with a bac…

How to Harden Docker Images For Maximum Security

There are many factors that contribute towards your Docker security posture but using hardened images is one of the best steps you can take to protect yourself. Not all images have the same security characteristics and a poor…

How to View Kubernetes Pod Logs With Kubectl

Viewing Pod logs is often the first step in diagnosing a problem with your cluster’s workloads. Here’s how to use Kubectl to live stream logs to your terminal, letting you inspect the output from your application….

7 Docker Anti-Patterns You Need to Avoid

Docker has transformed software development with its simple model of containerization that lets you rapidly package workloads into reproducible units. While Docker’s easy to get to grips with, there’s more nuance to its usage…

Kubernetes vs Docker Swarm: Which Should You Use?

Kubernetes and Docker’s Swarm mode are two container orchestration tools that let you scale workload replicas across multiple physical machines. Although Kubernetes is the more popular choice, Docker Swarm has some unique ben…
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