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Every Sunday, I break down career-changing lessons in DevOps and Software Engineering to help you level up fast. Whether you’re trying to break into tech, grow in your current role, or stand out as a top-tier engineer — you’ll get straight-to-the-point lessons, real-world tactics, and exclusive resources to help you grow into a skilled DevOps Software Engineer and a respected leader in your career.

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Web Servers for Backend and DevOps Engineering

Jul 20, 2024

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7 min read

Web Servers for Backend and DevOps Engineering

Understanding the Role and Functionality of Web Servers in Modern Development Practices

Akum Blaise Acha
Akum Blaise Acha
Simplifying Operating System for Backend DevOps Engineers

Jul 27, 2024

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6 min read

Simplifying Operating System for Backend DevOps Engineers

In this article, I covered the most important concepts to learn in operating systems as a Backend DevOps Engineer

Akum Blaise Acha
Akum Blaise Acha
DevOps and Backend Engineering Basics

Jul 7, 2024

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7 min read

DevOps and Backend Engineering Basics

In this article, I will discuss DevOps and Backend Engineering basics, exploring their roles, core principles, and key practices.

Akum Blaise Acha
Akum Blaise Acha
What is an API?

Dec 8, 2023

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2 min read

What is an API?

Akum Blaise Acha
Akum Blaise Acha
From Good to Great: Backend Engineering

Jul 14, 2024

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5 min read

From Good to Great: Backend Engineering

What makes someone a great Backend engineer? Who is considered a great Backend engineer?

Akum Blaise Acha
Akum Blaise Acha
DevOps Weekly, Explained

Jun 29, 2024

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3 min read

DevOps Weekly, Explained

Plus: All the topics in backend and devops engineering we will be exploring for the rest of the year.

Akum Blaise Acha
Akum Blaise Acha

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From Help Desk to DevOps in 18 Months

Jan 25, 2026

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6 min read

From Help Desk to DevOps in 18 Months

A real journey — and the exact roadmap that made it possible

Akum Blaise Acha
Akum Blaise Acha
The 5 Career Mistakes I See Junior DevOps Engineers Make

Jan 18, 2026

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6 min read

The 5 Career Mistakes I See Junior DevOps Engineers Make

Real patterns from our community — and how to avoid them early

Akum Blaise Acha
Akum Blaise Acha
Why Cameroon’s Tech Talent Is Africa’s Best-Kept Secret

Jan 11, 2026

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5 min read

Why Cameroon’s Tech Talent Is Africa’s Best-Kept Secret

How DevOps engineers here are competing globally — without leaving home

Akum Blaise Acha
Akum Blaise Acha
Why Most DevOps Engineers Panic During Incidents

Dec 21, 2025

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5 min read

Why Most DevOps Engineers Panic During Incidents

And how to stay calm when everything is on fire.

Akum Blaise Acha
Akum Blaise Acha
The One Skill That Instantly Makes You a Better DevOps Engineer

Dec 14, 2025

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6 min read

The One Skill That Instantly Makes You a Better DevOps Engineer

Why clear thinking matters more than knowing more tools.

Akum Blaise Acha
Akum Blaise Acha
How to Stand Out as a DevOps Engineer — Even When Everyone Else Seems More Experienced

Dec 7, 2025

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5 min read

How to Stand Out as a DevOps Engineer — Even When Everyone Else Seems More Experienced

Experience gets you in the room. Visibility gets you remembered.

Akum Blaise Acha
Akum Blaise Acha
How to Survive (and Succeed) in Your First 90 Days as a DevOps Engineer

Nov 16, 2025

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6 min read

How to Survive (and Succeed) in Your First 90 Days as a DevOps Engineer

The first three months will shape the rest of your journey.

Akum Blaise Acha
Akum Blaise Acha
How to Ask Smart Questions in DevOps Interviews

Nov 2, 2025

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6 min read

How to Ask Smart Questions in DevOps Interviews

Curiosity makes you stand out — if you know how to use it.

Akum Blaise Acha
Akum Blaise Acha
How to Talk About Your Projects Like a Senior Engineer

Oct 19, 2025

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5 min read

How to Talk About Your Projects Like a Senior Engineer

The difference between “I built it” and “Here’s what it achieved.”

Akum Blaise Acha
Akum Blaise Acha
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The Engineering Ladder

The Engineering Ladder

Every Sunday, I break down career-changing lessons in DevOps and Software Engineering to help you level up fast. Whether you’re trying to break into tech, grow in your current role, or stand out as a top-tier engineer — you’ll get straight-to-the-point lessons, real-world tactics, and exclusive resources to help you grow into a skilled DevOps Software Engineer and a respected leader in your career.

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