It has been a while since I have written a blog post, and even longer since I have attempted to keep regular posting schedule. Updating the site has taken a back seat to work, family, and the general chaos of life. However, I am committing to getting back into regular posting and making some improvements to the site.

Why Now?

I am now over two years into my role at Avanade. I have had the privilege of working on diverse challenges that have significantly expanded my knowledge.

With all this experience on top of my previous roles at Intercept and various companies in Cambridge, blogging is not just about sharing knowledge, it’s also about consolidating my own understanding and creating a reference for future me when I need to remember how I solved a particular problem.

What’s Changing?

Regular Posting Schedule

I am committing to more regular blog posts rather than laying the site fallow for over a year. Rather than setting an unrealistic target that I will most likely miss, I am aiming for consistency over frequency. The goal is to write when I have something worth sharing, but to make the time to actually write it down rather than letting it slip away.

Updating Old Content

Looking back through the blog, there are several posts that could benefit from updates. Azure updates constantly, and what was correct two years ago might not be the recommended practice today. To identify which content is fresher, with the help of GitHub Copilot I am adding a lastmod field to updated posts. This will show when posts have been significantly revised, hopefully helping people understand how recent the information is.

Streamlining Tags

Currently, the site’s tagging system has grown organically, which is a nice way of saying it’s a bit of a mess. I will be working through the existing content to streamline the tags, making it easier for me to find related content and to maintain consistency going forward.

Potential Topics

There is no shortage of content ideas. Some areas I am planning to write about include:

• Kubernetes and AKS: Best practices, policy management, and general updates.
• DevOps Practices: Pipelines, approval gates, and deployment strategies
• Azure Functions: Containerisation, deployment patterns, and practical tips

Summary

The hardest part of blogging is not the writing itself but making the time to do it. With work, family, and other commitments, it is easy to let writing slip to the bottom of the priority list. However, I have found that the posts I have written have been valuable for my own reference so I want to get back to documenting my learning for future reference.