Co-founder: https://gruntwork.io. Author: https://fundamentals-of-devops.com, https://terraformupandrunning.com, https://hello-startup.net. Previously: LNKD, TRIP.https://bsky.app/profile/brikis98.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/brikis98.bsky.social/post/3mkrw6vbjhk2lI recently joined the South Dublin Round Table. We hang out, do fun activities, and give back to the community. On June 5-6, we're celebrating our recharter, and everyone is invited! Join us for a pub crawl, outdoor activities, and the recharter dinner: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/southdublinroundtable/209948801 May 2026 10:28 +0000at://did:plc:flih57f47w23hapzponvrb43/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkrw6vbjhk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/brikis98.bsky.social/post/3mjevtiu4xs23I've decided to go back to my roots and rejoin @linkedin.com... But this time as a LinkedIn Learning instructor 🙂 Fun new course coming soon. DevOps, software delivery, GenAI, and more. Follow along for updates!13 Apr 2026 12:52 +0000at://did:plc:flih57f47w23hapzponvrb43/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjevtiu4xs23https://bsky.app/profile/brikis98.bsky.social/post/3mie3l7om2k2qTwo big releases today: 1. Terragrunt 1.0 is GA: stacks, streamlined CLI, --filter, run reports, perf improvements, and backward compatibility guarantees. 2. Terragrunt Scale Free Tier is GA: set up world-class CI/CD for Terragrunt in minutes. https://www.gruntwork.io/blog/terragrunt-1-0-released31 Mar 2026 11:36 +0000at://did:plc:flih57f47w23hapzponvrb43/app.bsky.feed.post/3mie3l7om2k2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/brikis98.bsky.social/post/3mfu3nshfa22cNormally, Gruntwork sets you up with high-performance infrastructure, but at Google Cloud Next, we're going to set you up with high-performance supercars. 🏎️ Choose from Ferrari, McLaren, Porsche, Lambo 5️⃣ Drive 5 laps 💯 Go 100+ mph Spots are limited. Sign up here: https://www.gruntwork.io/lp/gruntwork-racing27 Feb 2026 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:flih57f47w23hapzponvrb43/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfu3nshfa22chttps://bsky.app/profile/brikis98.bsky.social/post/3melr2bqafc25I recently did a bunch of research to find the best cloud backup option for my computers (e.g., iCloud, Arq, BackBlaze, iDrive), and I captured my learnings in this blog post. It includes a comparison table you can use to find the one that meets your needs. https://www.ybrikman.com/blog/2026/02/03/computer-backup-options/11 Feb 2026 15:09 +0000at://did:plc:flih57f47w23hapzponvrb43/app.bsky.feed.post/3melr2bqafc25https://bsky.app/profile/brikis98.bsky.social/post/3mdxjv2gi7c2eThe 1st release candidate for Terragrunt 1.0 is here! 🥞 Stacks: manage infrastructure as stacks ＞ CLI Redesign: powerful query syntax 🏃 Runner Pool: better throughput 📝 Logging: better visibility 1️⃣ Stability: 1.0 guarantees Try it out and share your feedback! https://www.gruntwork.io/blog/the-road-to-1-0-rc1-released03 Feb 2026 14:07 +0000at://did:plc:flih57f47w23hapzponvrb43/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdxjv2gi7c2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/brikis98.bsky.social/post/3mdihon6cq22iSeveral days ago, I shared my tier list for science fiction book series. Today, I'm sharing my tier list for standalone science fiction books. 1984, The Road, World War Z, and Hail Mary all made it into my S tier. Agree? Disagree? https://www.ybrikman.com/blog/2026/01/23/the-sci-fi-standalone-book-tier-list/ [contains quote post or other embedded content]28 Jan 2026 14:18 +0000at://did:plc:flih57f47w23hapzponvrb43/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdihon6cq22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/brikis98.bsky.social/post/3mddc5cnnlk2iI've put together a Sci Fi Book Series Tier List, where I arrange the science fiction book series I’ve read from most enjoyable (S tier) to least enjoyable (D tier). The Expanse, Murderbot, and Red Rising series made my S tier. Agree? Disagree? #books https://www.ybrikman.com/blog/2026/01/22/the-sci-fi-book-series-tier-list/26 Jan 2026 12:55 +0000at://did:plc:flih57f47w23hapzponvrb43/app.bsky.feed.post/3mddc5cnnlk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/brikis98.bsky.social/post/3mczh6ufwbs2nLively discussion of this blog post on Hacker News: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46709320 Almost every commenter disagrees with me in some way... That usually means I said something interesting 😅 [contains quote post or other embedded content]22 Jan 2026 14:59 +0000at://did:plc:flih57f47w23hapzponvrb43/app.bsky.feed.post/3mczh6ufwbs2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/brikis98.bsky.social/post/3mcwsjekvxc2v[NEW BLOG POST] GenAI, The Snake Eating Its Own Tail: How tools like ChatGPT and Claude are destroying the ecosystems they rely on, and what to do about it. I use ChatGPT and Claude daily. GenAI is amazing... But it also feels completely unsustainable. https://www.ybrikman.com/blog/2026/01/21/gen-ai-snake-eating-its-own-tail/21 Jan 2026 13:44 +0000at://did:plc:flih57f47w23hapzponvrb43/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcwsjekvxc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/brikis98.bsky.social/post/3mcf7kmkg7c2sI've read all 4 books in the Tactical Barbell (TB) series. Highly recommended! Learn how to balance the following in your training: - TB1: maximal strength. - TB2: conditioning. - TB3: hypertrophy. - TB4: longevity. My detailed notes on each book: https://www.ybrikman.com/book-series/tactical-barbell14 Jan 2026 13:49 +0000at://did:plc:flih57f47w23hapzponvrb43/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcf7kmkg7c2shttps://bsky.app/profile/brikis98.bsky.social/post/3mbcyx4jqm22kI read 136 books in 2025. Here are the highlights:31 Dec 2025 23:20 +0000at://did:plc:flih57f47w23hapzponvrb43/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbcyx4jqm22khttps://bsky.app/profile/brikis98.bsky.social/post/3mb5fx55wls2cI’ve read many business books. Some profoundly shaped how I think; others were a waste of time. Many people ask me for recommendations, so I created a tier list for business books, arranging the books from most to least useful in building my own business. https://www.ybrikman.com/blog/2025/12/25/the-business-book-tier-list/29 Dec 2025 17:57 +0000at://did:plc:flih57f47w23hapzponvrb43/app.bsky.feed.post/3mb5fx55wls2chttps://bsky.app/profile/brikis98.bsky.social/post/3ma7opze5rc22I just read "Tactical Barbell." It's a way to develop strength that works even if you: 🏃 Focus other aspects of fitness (endurance) 😴 Can't always get great recovery (sleep & diet) 🤕 Can’t be sore for days after a workout 💪 Want to avoid increasing bodyweight Key takeaways:17 Dec 2025 22:14 +0000at://did:plc:flih57f47w23hapzponvrb43/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma7opze5rc22https://bsky.app/profile/brikis98.bsky.social/post/3ma4wr6cyu22gWow, Terraform Cloud is ending its free tier. You have 4 months to switch to a paid plan, and with per-resource pricing, I'm hearing stories of bills going from $0 to $15K/month. Looking for an alternative? Introducing Terragrunt Scale Free Tier. More info in this thread:16 Dec 2025 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:flih57f47w23hapzponvrb43/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma4wr6cyu22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/brikis98.bsky.social/post/3m6zrxjxi7225🎁 Just in time for the holidays, we're doing a DevOps giveaway! 🎁 Share your DevOps wishlist with us for a chance to win: 👕 DevOps swag (hoodie, t-shirt) 🧱 Lego set 📕 Signed copy of "Fundamentals of DevOps & Software Delivery" Enter the giveaway here: https://www.gruntwork.io/lp/devops-wishlist02 Dec 2025 20:31 +0000at://did:plc:flih57f47w23hapzponvrb43/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6zrxjxi7225https://bsky.app/profile/brikis98.bsky.social/post/3m6ewdqtnec2rGoing to AWS re:Invent? Want to do some high-speed driving in a supercar? Join the Gruntwork team at this invite-only event. Choose from Ferraris, Lamborghinis, McLarens, Porsches, and more. Spots are limited! https://www.gruntwork.io/lp/gruntwork-racing24 Nov 2025 13:23 +0000at://did:plc:flih57f47w23hapzponvrb43/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6ewdqtnec2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/brikis98.bsky.social/post/3m52emvmwzk2wI just finished "The Anthropocene Reviewed" by John Green. It's a collection of essays on a variety of topics from the modern era, including the QWERTY keyboard, Canadian geese, Super Mario Kart, teddy bears, and Haley’s Comet. A few thoughts:07 Nov 2025 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:flih57f47w23hapzponvrb43/app.bsky.feed.post/3m52emvmwzk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/brikis98.bsky.social/post/3m4xpgkekgs2rIn 2022, I got a desk treadmill, and it turned out to be one of the best investments I’ve made in my health in years. It improved my fitness, productivity, and likely added years to my life. I’ve gotten so many questions about it that I decided to write a blog post:06 Nov 2025 13:50 +0000at://did:plc:flih57f47w23hapzponvrb43/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4xpgkekgs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/brikis98.bsky.social/post/3m4sodvy23s2b🚨 Sale alert 🚨 "Fundamentals of DevOps and Software Delivery" is 10% off now with this coupon! If you're looking to level up how your team ships software, or just looking for a good gift for the holidays, grab the discount now, before it expires! https://www.amazon.com/gp/coupon/Fundamentals-x20-o/A3OGDGPZKMKO4G04 Nov 2025 13:47 +0000at://did:plc:flih57f47w23hapzponvrb43/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4sodvy23s2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/brikis98.bsky.social/post/3m4b33qs7ss25A reminder: share your DevOps horror stories with the tag #AdrenalineOps, and you can win a 1-year GoLand license and a copy of "Fundamentals of DevOps and Software Delivery!" [contains quote post or other embedded content]28 Oct 2025 13:47 +0000at://did:plc:flih57f47w23hapzponvrb43/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4b33qs7ss25https://bsky.app/profile/brikis98.bsky.social/post/3m3udnaknbc2bIn this GOTO Book Club interview, I chat with @kief.com about my book "Fundamentals of DevOps and Software Delivery," the definition of DevOps, tools for managing infrastructure and applications, why you can't not have a framework, and the future of DevOps. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zyz_2lELqG823 Oct 2025 12:16 +0000at://did:plc:flih57f47w23hapzponvrb43/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3udnaknbc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/brikis98.bsky.social/post/3m3pymu5nos2gWith Halloween approaching, it's time to share your DevOops horror stories! 👻 🎃 The best 5 stories win a GoLand license and a copy of "Fundamentals of DevOps and Software Delivery." Here's one of my stories: I took down TripAdvisor. In my 1st week on the job. 😅 [contains quote post or other embedded content]21 Oct 2025 18:48 +0000at://did:plc:flih57f47w23hapzponvrb43/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3pymu5nos2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/brikis98.bsky.social/post/3m32p4dupt227I made some changes to the "Fundamentals of DevOps and Software Delivery" website: - Updated the text in the intro section - Added a "how this book is different" section - Minor tweaks to other sections Thoughts? Is the site clear? What could I improve? www.fundamentals-of-devops.com https://www.fundamentals-of-devops.com/13 Oct 2025 07:32 +0000at://did:plc:flih57f47w23hapzponvrb43/app.bsky.feed.post/3m32p4dupt227https://bsky.app/profile/brikis98.bsky.social/post/3m2owgvy6522tI've come across many companies where: 🔥 They're constantly putting out fires 🚨 Nothing is reproducible or documented ⚠️ Even minor changes feel risky 😰 The predominant emotions are fear & stress This is "DevOps Bankruptcy." We wrote a guide on how to get yourself out of it:08 Oct 2025 15:11 +0000at://did:plc:flih57f47w23hapzponvrb43/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2owgvy6522thttps://bsky.app/profile/brikis98.bsky.social/post/3m2jqmfalnk2eHere's a list of the best resources related to Chapter 9, "How to Store Data" of "Fundamentals of DevOps and Software Delivery." Learn about relational DBs, NoSQL, NewSQL, queues, streams, object stores, CDNs, backup, recovery, and more:06 Oct 2025 13:43 +0000at://did:plc:flih57f47w23hapzponvrb43/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2jqmfalnk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/brikis98.bsky.social/post/3m27n2tb6322eI just completed a fun project: I put all my reviews & notes from the books I've read on my blog! I read ~100 books / year, and I've been tracking my reading for more than a decade, so this represents my ratings and notes for over 1,000 books. Links are in the following tweets:02 Oct 2025 13:13 +0000at://did:plc:flih57f47w23hapzponvrb43/app.bsky.feed.post/3m27n2tb6322ehttps://bsky.app/profile/brikis98.bsky.social/post/3lxu4ztedts2dBook review: The Fundamentals of DevOps and Software Delivery by Yevgeniy Brikman (2025). "FDSD is an excellent book. It is a book that is suitable to a broad audience for sysadmins, DevOps and developers, of all ranges of experience." 😊 https://camilomatajira.wordpress.com/2025/09/01/book-review-the-fundamentals-of-devops-and-software-delivery-by-yevgeniy-brikman-2025/02 Sep 2025 12:37 +0000at://did:plc:flih57f47w23hapzponvrb43/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxu4ztedts2d