Blackbird integrates with GitHub for automatic API specs

My mind was expanded at the last #BoulderJS meetup. Patrick Heneise delivered a fantastic talk about something that should be obvious but isn't: your GitHub organization is also infrastructure. Seriously, why are we still clicking around the UI to manage permissions and create repositories? Patrick demonstrated a better way using Terraform. Imagine this: every permission change becomes a pull request, giving you a perfect history of who has access to what. No more "mystery admins" or inconsistent team setups. The coolest trick? Using repo topics to grant access automatically. Add the frontend topic to a repository, and instantly the frontend team gets maintain access—that's incredibly smart. He published a full guide with examples. If you manage a GitHub organization or inherit someone else's setup, you owe it to yourself to check this out. 👉 https://lnkd.in/ggb7huxt #GitHub #Terraform #DevOps #GitOps #Automation #InfrastructureAsCode #IaC

Peter Davies with the hot take that made my Tuesday. The philosophy behind the names: GitHub = "Git" + social networking hub (connect & share) GitLab = "Git" + experimental workspace (build & deploy) Don't judge, I should have "google" this a long time ago! In other words: 🤝 GitHub is a hub where code meets. 🚀 GitLab is a lab where code ships. 📦 One's a social network for repositories. 🏭 The other's a factory floor for production. Enterprises don't just need a place to store code—they need a place to build, test, deploy, and deliver it. That's the lab difference. 💡 #GitLab #DevOps #EnterpriseDevOps #git GitLab #DevSeCops #developers #softwaredevelopment

⚡How GitHub Workflows Can Supercharge Your Productivity? Let’s be honest — nobody enjoys repeating the same setup, build, or deploy steps over and over. That’s where GitHub Workflows (GitHub Actions) come to the rescue! They let you automate everything from testing and linting to deploying your app — all directly from your GitHub repo. Once you set them up, things just happen every time you push new code. Here’s why they’re a game-changer 👇 1- No More Manual Work Your CI/CD pipelines can automatically build, test, and deploy your app. You push code — GitHub takes care of the rest. 2- Clear and Consistent All your automation lives in one place, versioned with your code. No more “who ran the deploy script?” moments. 3- Faster Releases With CI/CD pipelines running in parallel, your code is tested, reviewed, and deployed in record time. You catch issues early and ship features faster . 4- More Time for What Matters Automating the repetitive work means more time for creative problem-solving, new ideas, and innovation. GitHub Workflows aren’t just about automation — they’re about freeing up mental space so you and your team can focus on what really moves the project forward. ✨ If you’re still running things manually, try adding just one workflow — you’ll never look back! #GitHub #DevOps #Automation #CI #CD #Productivity

Integrating GitHub’s container repository with Kubernetes sounds straightforward, until you try to pull from a private repo. In our latest 'Technically Speaking' episode, our teammate Andreas walks through how to connect these two systems so you can securely deploy your private container images to Kubernetes without the headaches. Watch the walkthrough and simplify your next deployment: https://lnkd.in/gcn5dZTN #Kubernetes #DevOps #GitHubActions

Projects can feel like a puzzle – the Hamburg GitLab Meetup showed how GitLab tools bring clarity. Big thanks to everyone who joined us at HBT and especially to Gerardo Navarro Suarez and Daniel Galán y Martins for their inspiring sessions, as well as to Jannik Streek for bringing the community together.   Here are our 3 main takeaways from the sessions: 1️⃣ Hands-on GitLab: contributing is much easier than expected – even in such a large project. 2️⃣ Repow: manage and update a whole zoo of Git repositories at once – a real benefit for anyone working with multiple repos. 👉 [https://lnkd.in/dJ9NhHZk] 3️⃣ Panorama: visualize the state of build pipelines across many projects 👉 [https://lnkd.in/dimgpEzG]   💡 Why it was worth being there: – new ideas and inspiration for workflows and tools – Every question found an answer and some opened up new perspectives – and yes: there was even the chance to snag one of those beautiful GitLab mugs ☕️🦊   We’re glad to contribute to the open source community – and we’re already looking forward to the next GitLab Meetup. 🙌   #GitLab #OpenSource #TechMeetup #Hamburg #DevOps

Switching dev platforms mid-flight sounds risky—but it doesn’t have to be. We migrated from #Bitbucket to self-managed #GitLab with no downtime, no late-night cutovers, and no broken pipelines. Here’s how we pulled off a live migration, consolidated five tools into one, gained tighter compliance, and enabled AI—all while developers kept coding. If you're thinking about simplifying your toolchain or boosting software sovereignty, this blog by Kalle Sirkesalo and Toni Vapalo is for you. https://efcd.co/478uAjG

GitHub Actions: The Hidden Goldmine of CI/CD If you're still thinking of GitHub as just a code repository, you're missing out on one of the most powerful tools in modern DevOps: GitHub Actions. Think of it as your 24/7 automation partner. While you’re sleeping 😴, GitHub Actions can: 🔁 Run your tests 📦 Build your applications 🚀 Deploy your code 📩 Send updates via Slack, Email, or any platform you love — thanks to integrations with tools like N8N and Zapier, Make The real power lies in triggers — tiny, magical events like: ✅ Push to a branch 🔁 Merge a PR ⏰ Scheduled times (cron jobs) 📥 Webhooks from external apps 📝 Even manual triggers with workflow_dispatch You can set up multi-step workflows that span environments, run conditionally, and scale with your team — all defined as code, version-controlled, and reproducible. Whether you're a solo dev or part of a global team, GitHub Actions can drastically reduce manual work and accelerate delivery. And the best part? It’s built right into your repo. 🛠️ Automate smarter. Ship faster. Sleep better. 💬 Have you unlocked the full potential of GitHub Actions in your workflows? #DevOps #GitHubActions #CI_CD #Automation #DeveloperTools #N8N #Zapier #Productivity #TechTips

🚀 Excited to share my latest guide: a complete, production-ready walkthrough for self-hosting GitLab Community Edition! If you've ever struggled with setting up GitLab, this guide simplifies the process. It shows you how to deploy your own private GitLab instance using Docker Compose, secured with Nginx and SSL. Perfect for developers, startups, or teams who want full control over their DevOps environment, enhanced privacy, and freedom from vendor lock-in. 🛠️ What’s included: A production-ready docker-compose.yml configuration Nginx setup for reverse proxy and load balancing Automated SSL certificate setup with Certbot Step-by-step deployment instructions for Ubuntu/CentOS Guidance on persistent storage, logs, and backups ✨ Key Benefits: 🔒 HTTPS by default (Let’s Encrypt) 🐳 Dockerized setup for easy management 💾 Persistent storage to protect your data 📖 Clear step-by-step instructions for a smooth deployment I created this guide to demystify self-hosting GitLab Community Edition and help teams take control of their CI/CD pipelines and source code management. 👉 Check out the guide here: https://lnkd.in/epzXdGxV . #GitLab #DevOps #Docker #Nginx #SelfHosted #CI/CD #DeveloperTools #SysAdmin #InfrastructureAsCode

🚀 GitHub vs GitHub Actions — What’s the Difference? 🤔 If you’ve ever worked with GitHub, you already know it’s the home for millions of developers 🧑💻 collaborating on open-source and enterprise projects alike. But have you explored GitHub Actions — the automation powerhouse built inside GitHub? ⚙️ Here’s a quick breakdown 💡 🔹 GitHub → Your go-to platform for hosting, version control, and team collaboration using Git. 🔹 GitHub Actions → Your built-in CI/CD engine that automates builds, tests, and deployments. 💥 Together, they form a seamless ecosystem: Commit ➡️ Test ➡️ Deploy ➡️ Deliver Faster! #GitHub #GitHubActions #DevOps #Automation #CICD #Coding #SoftwareDevelopment #OpenSource #Developers

Many developers face the fatal error while pushing code to GitHub and get confused about how to solve it. Even on YouTube, there are very few clear solutions. In this video, I’ll show you the complete step-by-step process using just a few commands. This will solve your GitHub push problem easily. If you still face any issues, feel free to DM me — I’ll guide you properly. #GitHub #Git #JavaDeveloper #SpringBoot #SoftwareEngineering #BackendDevelopment #FullStackDeveloper #CloudComputing #DevOps #TechCommunity #ITSector #CareerInTech #CodingLife