Automating PDF Link Testing Across Multiple Sites Using GitLab CI and Playwright
As a developer or QA engineer, you know the frustration of discovering broken PDF links after a site update — especially when those links span multiple websites. I remember spending hours manually checking PDFs across five different sites, copying and pasting URLs into a browser, hoping I wouldn’t miss any. Each time a site updated, the tedious routine repeated itself, eating into time better spent building new features. Frustrated by this inefficiency, I decided there had to be a better way. What if I could automate the whole process, running tests that checked every PDF link across all sites — reliably, consistently, and with zero manual effort?
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CI/CD and GitOps in Kubernetes
Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) are critical for modern DevOps workflows. Kubernetes (K8s) integrates well with CI/CD pipelines, allowing automated application deployments. GitOps takes this further by using Git as the single source of truth for Kubernetes infrastructure and application configurations. This article covers: Helm and Kustomize for managing Kubernetes configurations. ArgoCD and FluxCD for GitOps-based deployments. Jenkins, Tekton, and GitHub Actions for automating CI/CD pipelines.
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A Comprehensive Guide to Helm Charts with Examples
Helm is a powerful package manager for Kubernetes that simplifies the deployment, management, and scaling of applications. Instead of manually defining complex Kubernetes YAML files, you can use Helm charts, which provide a structured and reusable way to deploy applications. In this guide, we will explore: What Helm charts are Their key components How to create and deploy a Helm chart A practical example
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DevOps Thought Leaders You Should Follow in 2024
The DevOps landscape is constantly evolving, with new tools, methodologies, and best practices emerging regularly. Staying updated with insights from industry leaders helps DevOps engineers optimize workflows, enhance automation, and improve CI/CD pipelines. Here’s a list of top DevOps experts you should follow to stay ahead.
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