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Inspect TLS encrypted traffic using mitmproxy and wireshark

I had the chance to finally sit down and find a way to inspect TLS traffic flowing out of an application running on my machine. Although I did not invent anything, I needed to put together a lot of different tricks in order to succeed, and the documentation I could find online regarding this process is scattered, at best. So, here we are with a guide on “how to inspect TLS encrypted traffic without going nuts”. Hope you enjoy!

Avoid the Crash: Proven Strategies for Load Testing Azure Web Apps

Azure Web Apps are like the best pizza delivery in town – fast, consistent, and always there when you need them. But like any good pizzeria, they need to be load tested to handle the maximum user load, especially during peak times like the big Saturday night rush.

Koyeb CLI 3.0: Better flows, improved troubleshooting, and reworked foundations

We are happy to announce the release of the Koyeb CLI 3.0! This release brings three crucial improvements: Smoother flow for creating and updating services, reworked error messages to ease troubleshooting, and a new foundation to continue building out our CLI. If you want to get started using the Koyeb CLI to deploy your services and applications worldwide directly from your terminal, read the Koyeb CLI documentation and CLI reference.

Best GCP ETL Tools & Alternatives

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is a large, cloud-based suite that includes tools for computing, storing data, networking, analyzing big data, networking, managing APIs, and exploring artificial intelligence. The suite includes at least three GCP ETL tools (Cloud Data, Fusion, Dataflow, and Dataproc). However, some users might find that they benefit from a third-party, no-code/low-code ETL platform.

Azure SQL vs MySQL: What are the Differences?

Here we’ll review Azure SQL vs MySQL, and what their differences are. Databases have been around for ages. From ancient paper based records to modern computerized systems, they essentially serve one purpose, which is to enable data storage in a way that is structured, permanent and easily retrievable or referenced, while maintaining its integrity. Here’s the key things to know about picking Azure SQL vs MySQL: Table of Contents.

Cloud cost management: How to optimize and control cloud expenses

It’s no surprise that cloud spending is rapidly increasing, so it’s also no surprise that controlling those rapidly increasing cloud costs is a top priority for business, technology, and data leaders. According to Gartner, the use of public cloud computing has increased IT spending for most organizations (54%) over the last three years, with only 29% reporting that the cloud decreased IT spending.

Output your k6 metrics to AWS Timestream (k6 Office Hours #96)

What are the different ways to output k6 metrics? In this k6 Office Hours, Developer Advocates Marie Cruz and Paul Balogh are joined by Leon York, a Senior Consultant at InfinityWorks, part of Accenture, to discuss how the xk6-output-timestream extension works, his experiences creating a k6 extension, and more!

Documenting APIs on Amazon API Gateway: Code-First or Design-First, The Choice Is Yours

One of the hardest debates is deciding between a code-first API approach or design-first. In an ideal world, we would deliver our APIs at maximum velocity, with minimum maintenance. To maintain the appropriate API consumption, the world has looked at Amazon’s API Gateway as the orchestration of resources to create, deploy, and manage APIs at scale. One of the biggest challenges users face when using any API Gateway is the lack of consistency and standardization throughout the API experience.

Legacy to Cloud Migration | The Pros and Cons

Evaluating your business’ legacy to cloud migration strategy is a necessary step for successful digital transformation. Legacy systems are old software applications and infrastructure that are still in use by businesses today. They were often built on outdated technologies and may not be compatible with modern cloud platforms. However, legacy systems can also provide a number of benefits, such as stability, reliability, and familiarity.