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A person with writer's block struggling to write on a red typewriter The “Dear Mother” Approach to Getting Past Writer’s BlockIf you want to be a thought leader in the software community, you may want to share your expertise by getting published. But no matter how knowledgeable you are in your particular domain, writing about it is another matter entirely. If you're struck by writer's block, try writing a letter to unblock your thoughts.
Naomi Karten
Pipelines, photo by Bernard Hermant Testing Your DevOps Is Just as Important as Testing Your SoftwareMany DevOps engineers fail to test their automation code in the same way they test the software they deploy. It's crucial for software to have tests, and this should apply to infrastructure-as-code software too, if we plan to change and improve this code with no worries about breaking automation in our DevOps pipeline.
Alan Crouch
hurricane irma satellite image Hurricane Season 2018: Enhanced Forecasting and More Prep Time

The 2017 Atlantic hurricane season saw three devastating major hurricanes. Like any team after a release that conducts reviews to see how they can improve, the National Hurricane Center found ways to enhance future communication to the public regarding where a tropical storm is headed and the potential impact.
Pamela Rentz
A group of people all putting their hands in the middle A Primer for IT Project Sponsors: 10 Steps for SuccessMuch time has been spent examining the project manager’s role in IT project success, but the role and duties of project sponsors are often overlooked—even though sponsors are an essential element of success (and failure). Here are ten rights and obligations a project sponsor should perform to improve project success.
Payson Hall
Locks on a red fence, photo by Jon Moore A Definition of Done for DevSecOpsIn DevOps, we have a software delivery pipeline that checks, deploys, and tests every build. The goal is to produce a viable candidate for production, so we have to look at many different aspects of quality, including security. To be sure we hit all the crucial marks, we should have a definition of done for DevSecOps.
Gene Gotimer
Man delivering bad news to a coworker Tips for When You Have to Deliver Bad News at WorkDelivering bad news is rarely easy and never fun. But delaying and worrying often make it worse than it needs to be. Most people on the receiving end would prefer to hear bad news sooner rather than later, so instead of putting off the undesirable task, try some of these tips to deliver bad news as easily as possible.
Naomi Karten
A computer keyboard lit up red, photo by Taskin Ashiq 6 Ways to Protect Your Organization from DDoS AttacksDuring a DDoS attack, no one can use your application, which will result in loss of business. Brand reputation also tumbles if customers can't access your site or become casualties of the data breaches. However, there are some proven practices for preventing DDoS attacks—and for what to do if you fall victim to one.
Pradeep Parthiban
An organized desk with computer, planner, calendar, and more Stress and Project Management: 5 Ways to Relieve Project PressureProject managers have many sources of stress. They are responsible for the performance of their team members, and often for whether a project is successful or fails. Keep the pressure off with these five tips for reducing your stress and ensure a smoothly functioning team.
Krystle Dickerson