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Tung Leo
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DevOps Basics: 3 new topics to boost your skills ✨

In this post I will keep it short, I'm excited to inform that the DevOps Basics repository on GitHub has just expanded its offerings with 3 exciting new topics (via version v0.30.0). This update continues the project's mission to provide a comprehensive resource for DevOps enthusiasts and professionals alike.

1. HAProxy: Load Balancing Made Easy

HAProxy, a reliable, high-performance TCP/HTTP load balancer, is now part of the DevOps Basics curriculum. This addition will help you understand how to efficiently distribute network traffic across multiple servers, ensuring high availability and improved performance for your applications. See: devops-basics/topics/haproxy

2. Agile and Scrum: Embracing Modern Development Methodologies

The repository now includes a section on Agile and Scrum methodologies. This topic is crucial for understanding the iterative, collaborative approach that underpins many DevOps practices. Learn how these methodologies can streamline your development process and improve team productivity. See: devops-basics/topics/agile

3.Packer: Automating Machine Image Creation

Hashicorp's Packer tool has been added to the lineup, complete with hands-on examples. Packer allows you to create identical machine images for multiple platforms from a single source configuration. This addition will teach you how to automate the creation of consistent, reproducible machine images for your infrastructure. See: devops-basics/topics/packer

These new topics, along with continuous updates to existing content, make DevOps Basics an even more valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their DevOps skills. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, there's always something new to learn in this ever-evolving field.

Check out the DevOps Basics repository on GitHub to explore these new topics and much more. Also let me know if you have any feedback or topic would like to add to the devops basics repository. Thank you and happy learning! 🔥

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Fraser Young

These new topics sound intriguing! Can you provide more examples of real-world applications for HAProxy?

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Tung Leo

Thanks for your feedback! Its great suggestion as lot of application stand behind HA proxy, sure I will check and update content for HA proxy topic.