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How Object-Oriented Programming Principles work in AWS CDK

The AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) has simplified how developers define and provision cloud infrastructure, transforming it from static configuration files into dynamic, programmable code. I use TypeScript with CDK, a popular strongly-typed superset of JavaScript, the AWS CDK allows developers to use the principles of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP). This...

Using Command Prompt in Safe Mode for Advanced Troubleshooting

When Windows encounters serious problems that prevent it from starting or running normally, Safe Mode is an essential diagnostic environment. It loads Windows with a minimal set of drivers and services. For advanced users and IT professionals, accessing the Command Prompt within Safe Mode provides a powerful toolkit for diagnosing...

How to Exit Safe Mode in Windows 11/10 (and Fix Being Stuck)

Safe Mode is an essential diagnostic tool for Windows. It starts the operating system with a minimal set of drivers and services, helping you troubleshoot problems that might prevent Windows from starting or running correctly in its normal state. However, once you’ve finished your diagnosis or repairs, you’ll need to...

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Terraform vs. AWS CDK: Choosing the Right IaC Tool for Your AWS Cloud

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) has revolutionized how modern IT teams manage and provision cloud resources. By defining infrastructure using code or definition files, organizations achieve unprecedented consistency, speed, and repeatability in their deployments, significantly reducing the risks associated with manual configuration. Instead of clicking through consoles or running ad-hoc scripts,...

Windows Safe Mode: How to Master All 3 Critical Options

When you choose to boot into Safe Mode, you’ll often be presented with a few options. The two most common are simply “Safe Mode” (which refers to Minimal Safe Mode) and “Safe Mode with Networking“, but there is also “Safe Mode with Command Prompt” and a few other hidden options....

How to use Windows Safe Mode

So, you’ve successfully booted your Windows PC into Safe Mode. That’s a great first step! Safe Mode starts Windows with only essential drivers and services, bypassing many potential software conflicts and driver issues that might be preventing your system from starting or running correctly. But getting here is only half...

How to Create a Minecraft Java Edition Server on Ubuntu 24.04 (Noble Numbat)

Minecraft remains one of the world’s most beloved games. Hosting your own private Minecraft Java Edition server allows you and your friends to play together in a persistent world you control. This guide will walk you through setting up a Minecraft server on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat). Prerequisites Step...

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How to Install GitLab CE on Ubuntu 24.04 (Noble Numbat): A Step-by-Step Guide

GitLab Community Edition (CE) is a powerful, open-source, self-hosted DevOps platform. It empowers development teams to collaborate effectively, manage source code with Git, track issues, automate build, test, and deployment pipelines (CI/CD), and much more. GitLab CE is a popular choice for developers looking for a robust CI/CD solution, and...

Control Your Atlas Data: Connect MongoDB with MongoSH Fast

Managing your MongoDB Atlas data shouldn’t be complicated. Whether you’re a developer needing to quickly query data or a system administrator performing maintenance, having a direct command-line interface (CLI) is invaluable. That’s where MongoSH comes in. This powerful tool allows you to interact with your MongoDB Atlas clusters directly from...

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Pre-Commit for Terraform: A Step-by-Step Guide

Terraform is a powerful tool for managing your infrastructure as code, but mistakes can happen. Wouldn’t it be great to catch those errors before they even reach your infrastructure? That’s where pre-commit comes in. This handy utility lets you run checks (like formatting, linting, and validation) on your Terraform code...

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