DevOps, Linux, Life, the Universe, and everything—thoughts and stories from Pavel Dolinin. Don’t forget your towel!
The command-line universe awaits! In this tag, we dive into the world of Linux, the open-source operating system that powers everything from your servers to your smart fridge. Whether you're tweaking configs, mastering Bash, or unleashing the power of the terminal, you’ll find tips, tricks, and tutorials to become a Linux guru. Embrace the penguin, and let’s hack the planet—one terminal command at a time!
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Git is one of the most popular and widely used version control systems today. Whether you’re a developer or DevOps engineer, Git is an essential tool for managing code, collaboration, and automation workflows. This guide will walk you through the process of installing Git on different operating systems: Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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The magic behind containers! In this tag, we'll explore Docker, the containerization tool that’s changing how we build, ship, and run applications. Whether you’re managing microservices or optimizing your builds, this is your go-to spot for Docker tips, tutorials, and deep dives. From beginner-friendly guides to advanced tricks, you'll learn to containerize like a pro!
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In the world of automation, Jenkins is the unsung hero wearing a cape made of plugins. Under this tag, you'll uncover the secrets of continuous integration and delivery pipelines, sprinkled with some DevOps wizardry. From setting up your first Jenkins job to orchestrating multi-stage pipelines, it's all about making automation less of a headache and more of a superpower. Prepare for a deep dive into the automation multiverse — where builds run smoothly, and deployment anxiety fades!
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Welcome to my “Gaming on Linux” corner — where penguins meet pixels and GPUs work overtime just to prove Linux can game. From nostalgic classics to modern shooters, I test, tweak, and sometimes overheat my poor GPU — all in the name of smooth frames, open-source glory, and a bit of chaos.
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Explore the world of hardware, from cutting-edge devices and components to the systems that power our digital lives. Whether it's server hardware, networking gear, or the latest gadgets, this tag covers the innovations and tools that make modern computing possible. Learn how hardware impacts performance, scalability, and reliability in tech, and discover tips for optimizing your infrastructure.
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Welcome to the How-tos section! Here you'll find detailed step-by-step instructions on a variety of topics, from setting up services to generating code snippets and troubleshooting issues. These guides are designed to be practical and easy to follow, whether you're a beginner or an advanced user, helping you perform tasks efficiently and with confidence.
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This is the hub for my personal projects, community contributions, and the tools I’ve crafted along the way. Whether it's open-source code, custom-built utilities, or anything else I’m tinkering with, you’ll find it here. Expect a mix of tech experiments, shared solutions, and the occasional wild idea — all aimed at making life (and code) a little smoother. Think of it as my digital workshop, where I offer back to the community!
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Because life, much like debugging code, can be absurdly unpredictable. Here, I’ll share tales of misadventures, quirky observations, and those moments where the only logical reaction is a good laugh. Whether it's the frustrations of tech or the everyday quirks of life, this is where we embrace the absurdity. After all, laughter might just be the ultimate fix—better than turning it off and on again.
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Learn how Bash handles input, output, and errors using file descriptors. Explore stdin, stdout, stderr, redirection operators, pipes, and practical techniques for logging command output without losing important error messages.
Learn how to use Bash’s jobs builtin to list, inspect, and manage background and stopped commands. Explore useful options and see how fg and bg help you control jobs directly from your terminal.
Learn how Bash’s kill builtin sends signals to processes, gracefully stops programs, manages jobs, and handles common signals like SIGTERM and SIGKILL — with practical examples and a few useful tricks.
Learn how to use Bash functions to organize your scripts, reuse code, handle arguments and variables, manage return statuses, and troubleshoot errors with traps. A practical guide to writing cleaner, more maintainable shell scripts.
Learn how Bash variables work, from basic assignments and default values to advanced parameter expansion. Discover how to manipulate strings, extract substrings, replace text, change letter case, and use variables more effectively in your scripts.
Learn how Bash’s for loop automates repetitive tasks, from counting through numbers to processing files, arrays, and command-line arguments. Explore both loop styles, practical examples, and common pitfalls.
Learn how Bash’s `if` statement makes decisions based on command results, comparisons, and conditions. Explore `then`, `elif`, `else`, and `fi`, with practical examples and tips for avoiding common mistakes.
Learn how Bash’s declare built-in lets you control variable attributes, create arrays, define read-only or integer variables, export values, and inspect how Bash treats your variables.
Learn how Bash’s fg built-in brings background and suspended jobs back to the foreground. Discover how to use fg, bg, and jobs, understand job numbers, and manage running commands without restarting them.
Learn how Bash’s bg built-in lets you resume stopped jobs in the background without interrupting your terminal session. Discover how to use Ctrl+Z, bg, and jobs, understand job specifications, and learn when to use bg instead of fg or &.
A concise excerpt for the `dirs` post: > Learn how Bash’s `dirs` built-in lets you inspect and manage the directory stack. Explore `-p`, `-l`, `-v`, and `-c`, select specific entries, combine options, and see how `dirs` works together with `pushd` and `popd`.
Here’s a short excerpt for the post: > Learn how Bash uses the `do` keyword to mark the beginning of a loop body. Explore how `do` works with `for`, `while`, and `until`, how it pairs with `done`, and how to write clean, readable Bash loops.