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AWS releases Cloud Institute virtual program to train developers
The one-year program, which consists of three courses a quarter, is priced at $7,650.
How to get started with prompt engineering
Are you ready to become an 'AI psychologist'? Now is the time to get in on the ground floor of this lucrative new career. Here's how to do it.
3 things to do right now to enhance your cloud computing career
You might think that running back to get a master's degree or joining a country club to make business contacts is the best strategy. It’s simpler than that.
What CTOs are learning from generative AI
Generative AI is ripe with opportunity, and CTOs are definitely paying attention. Here's how three technical leaders see the present and future of GenAI.
What happens when finops finds bad cloud architecture?
Finops practices and tools can spot inefficiencies and opportunities to optimize. Here's what to do when you find waste in cloud deployments.
3 meta career paths for cloud computing
There are three main career options for most cloud pros: consulting, working in industry, or with a cloud vendor. Are you on the right road for you?
AI and the future of software development
Artificial intelligence will dramatically increase the pace of software development and make continuous delivery routine. Processes and roles will need to evolve, especially testing.
Generative AI and a new version of old programming
Prompt engineering is still telling a computer what to do. Studying large language models and the limits of generative AI will keep your job security.
6 interview questions for agile tech leads
The technical lead role is an important career milestone for many engineers. Here's an inside look at the questions interviewers ask and what they’re looking for.
Why software developers prefer DORA metrics
Software engineering teams have tried all sorts of ways to measure the software development process and developer productivity. Here’s why DORA metrics are becoming the industry standard.
5 CTOs on the collaboration tools they use most
CTOs use a variety of collaboration and productivity tools to drive organizational success. Here are the top picks from five IT leaders.
The new high-paying jobs in generative AI
The push to adopt generative AI in the cloud will lead to new roles and needed skills, and enterprises will likely pay top dollar.
Downsides to using cloud autoscaling systems
Too many IT shops just accept that autoscaling systems are right for them, at least until the massive cloud bill arrives.
Are cloud architects biased?
Many cloud leaders prefer one technology selection over another, to the detriment of the business. It’s time we learn to be much more objective.
Don't overlook attack surface management
As cloud computing becomes a scarier place given the rise in threats, it’s time to focus on the basics of ASM that safeguard cloud applications and data.
Developer-focused portal Stack Overflow lays off 10% of staff
The job cuts are a result of the company’s renewed focus on profitability due to macroeconomic concerns, according to CEO Prashanth Chandrasekar.
Databricks doubles down in India with staff hires, new R&D hub
The company, which has a global workforce of 5,000 people, will increase its staff count in India by 50%, a top executive said.
When cloud pros fumble office politics
Dealing with humans may be more important than dealing with technology, especially now that many IT people are returning to in-person work.