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SearchAWS has a team of dedicated editors and writers who bring you the best information on Amazon Web Services from around the web. Our staff searches the web daily for the latest news and technology updates. We also keep in constant contact with users and top technical experts to bring you a constant stream of fresh, original content. For more information, please contact Kristin Knapp:

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Kristin Knapp is editorial director for TechTarget's Cloud/DevOps group, which covers cloud computing, IT operations and app development topics. Previously, she was executive editor in TechTarget's IT Infrastructure and Strategy group. Prior to joining TechTarget in 2014, Knapp was a senior editor at CRN, where she covered the networking and infrastructure market. Knapp graduated from Saint Michael's College in 2008 with a B.A. in English.

SearchAppArchitecture

3 common CQRS pattern problems, and how teams can avoid them
While CQRS can provide a lot of value when it comes to structuring an event-driven architecture, improper practices can cause ...
Why API naming conventions matter, and how to master the art
Naming APIs can be a daunting process, since it requires a balance between simplicity and clarity. JJ Geewax, author of 'API ...
10 application performance metrics and how to measure them
You've deployed your application, now what? To keep your application performing well, you need to track various metrics. Take a ...

SearchCloudComputing

Break down Azure VM pricing models and discounts
Azure offers three VM pricing models. Learn the benefits and drawbacks of each, which model works best for you and discount ...
Tips for smoother, more secure cloud performance
It's easy for an unanticipated glitch to create a significant disruption to a cloud environment. To get around these pitfalls, ...
Be aware of these CloudWatch Logs limits and quotas
CloudWatch Logs imposes certain limits and service quotas related to log data ingestion and other areas. Fortunately, in many ...

SearchSoftwareQuality

PyPI phishing renews call for mandatory 2FA, package signing
Some developers view compulsory 2FA and package signing as a threat to productivity, but industry experts say such requirements ...
Low-code platforms create call for business-savvy developers
The rising popularity of low-code platforms may mark a decline for coding as a job priority, but demand is up for developers with...
The 5 prevailing Agile pitfalls that prevent true adoption
To successfully implement Agile and maintain its momentum, teams must often overcome a predictable series of both technical and ...

SearchITOperations

Kubernetes security reaches maturity milestone with v1.25
Kubernetes Pod Security Admission has reached stable status, replacing Pod Security Policies, as the core Kubernetes framework ...
Emerging approaches to HCI for IT services
Hyper-converged infrastructure's increased support for containers, composability and hybrid cloud deployments has attracted IT ...
Compare running Kubernetes on VMs vs. bare-metal servers
Planning to run a cloud-native application with Kubernetes? Compare the advantages and drawbacks of deployments on VMs and ...