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Sep 30, 2023 9 tweets 2 min read
Docker 101 - Docker Architecture explained: Image Docker is a tool that makes it easier to create, deploy, and run applications using containers. Containers allow a developer to package up an application with all the parts it needs, such as libraries and other dependencies, and ship it all out as one package.
Mar 20, 2023 6 tweets 8 min read
Learn for free & get a job!

AWS → explore.skillbuilder.aws
Azure → learn.microsoft.com
GCP → github.com/priyankavergad…
DevOps → edx.org/learn/devops
Docker → docker-curriculum.com
Security → tryhackme.com
Python → learnpython.org

⬇️ more ⬇️ Linux → freecodecamp.org
Git → learngitbranching.js.org
APIs → rapidapi.com/learn
Node → gitconnected.com/learn/node-js
Java → javatpoint.com
DSA Visuals → visualgo.net
SQL → sqlbolt.com
Interviews → interviewbit.com
Mar 18, 2023 9 tweets 2 min read
Everyone is telling you to pick a niche to be successful on Social Media.

But building an audience of 120,000+ taught me differently!

Here's why pursuing your obsession is better than choosing a niche: 1/🎯 Niches are limited

When you pick a niche, you may box yourself into a narrow focus, and that could make your work repetitive and boring. Obsessions, on the other hand, are boundless and full of energy.
Mar 16, 2023 11 tweets 3 min read
GPT-4 has been around for less than two days, and we've already witnessed its incredible capabilities.

Here are more insane examples that will blow your mind: Helping visually impaired people as their "eyes"

Mar 9, 2023 7 tweets 4 min read
Five free Cloud & DevOps Badges/Certifications for your Resume 🔥

- Cloud
- Kubernetes
- GitOps

👇 1. AWS Cloud Quest: Cloud Practitioner

A role-playing learning game helping you develop practical cloud skills through interactive learning and hands-on activities using AWS services.

explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn/course/e…
Mar 7, 2023 8 tweets 2 min read
6 Signs You're Becoming a Better Software Engineer: 1. You're always learning and expanding your knowledge by exploring new technologies and languages.
Mar 3, 2023 12 tweets 2 min read
Five jobs in the cloud field with their average salary in the US:

1. Cloud Engineer – $117,000

2. Cloud Systems Administrator – $109,000

3. Cloud Solutions Architect – $130,000

4. Cloud Security Engineer – $125,000

5. Cloud Support Engineer – $102,000

Role descriptions 👇 1/ What does a Cloud Engineer do?

A cloud engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining an organization's cloud computing infrastructure.
Feb 25, 2023 6 tweets 2 min read
Machine Learning will be one of the most sought-after professions this decade.

Learn & practice ML for free with these outstanding resources and earn certificates for your resume: 1/ Introduction to Data Science by IBM

Learn about the world of data science first-hand from real-world data scientists.

edx.org/course/intro-t…
Feb 21, 2023 9 tweets 4 min read
If you want to skill up & stand out on your job hunt, take these incredible courses for free: 1/ Havard University

Take various free courses to learn from one of the best universities on earth.

👉 pll.harvard.edu/catalog?keywor…
Feb 16, 2023 7 tweets 3 min read
Are you looking to start a career in AI using Microsoft Azure?

Here are some of the best Azure services to learn: 1⃣ Azure Machine Learning is a cloud-based platform for building, training, and deploying machine learning models.
It provides a comprehensive set of tools and services that can be used to build and deploy AI solutions at scale.
➡️ learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ma…
Feb 9, 2023 11 tweets 5 min read
Are you looking for remote jobs that pay in USD, open this: 1/ RemoteOK

Find a remote job and work from anywhere!

👉 remoteok.com
Feb 7, 2023 8 tweets 3 min read
Cyber Security is one of the highest paying fields in IT 🔥

If you want to kickstart your Security career, take these 5 courses for free: 1/ Internet History, Technology, and Security by the University of Michigan

This course will open up the Internet and show you how it was created, who created it, and how it works.

coursera.org/learn/internet…
Feb 4, 2023 8 tweets 4 min read
5 Courses & Certifications you can add to your resume for free 🔥

- Python
- Data Analysis
- Machine Learning

👇 1/ Python

Learn the essential language for data science.

👉 kaggle.com/learn/python
Jan 31, 2023 8 tweets 2 min read
What does the future hold for DevOps? Here are 6 trends that I think will shape the industry in the coming years: 1/ Automation will become even more critical as we continue dealing with modern software systems' complexity.
Jan 26, 2023 7 tweets 4 min read
If you are interested in learning DevOps, open this: 1/ DevOps in a nutshell

First, get a quick overview of the key philosophy behind DevOps and learn important terms associated with it:

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Jan 20, 2023 7 tweets 8 min read
Recession is hitting the tech industry hard!

But instead of worrying about the future, it's time to shift gears.

Use these resources to skill up & get a job: 1 Remote Work
Pangian - pangian.com
WeWorkRemotely - weworkremotely.com
ARC - arc.dev
Remotive - remotive.com
JustRemote - justremote.co
RemoteOK - remoteok.com
Jan 18, 2023 7 tweets 4 min read
Data Science is among the most in-demand disciplines in 2023 & beyond!

Become a Data Scientist for free with these incredible courses from Google and earn certificates for your resume: 1/ Data Science Foundations

This course will give you a comprehensive introduction to Data Science and Analytics Landscape. You will learn all the fundamentals of Data Science and the Data Science Life Cycle.

learndigital.withgoogle.com/digitalunlocke…
Jan 11, 2023 9 tweets 5 min read
AI - Artificial Intelligence will dominate this decade 🤖

Don't miss this trend!

Take these courses for free and receive certificates for your resume: 1/ Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

This course aims to introduce the basics of AI, including neural networks and computer vision, with examples of how it is used in real-world applications.

mygreatlearning.com/academy/learn-…
Jan 7, 2023 10 tweets 2 min read
Docker 101 - Docker Architecture explained: Docker is a tool that makes it easier to create, deploy, and run applications using containers. Containers allow a developer to package up an application with all the parts it needs, such as libraries and other dependencies, and ship it all out as one package.
Jan 7, 2023 11 tweets 4 min read
Ready to learn Python? Skip the expensive coding boot camps.

These courses will get you there for free: 1. Introduction To Python Programming | Rating 4.4 / 5 ⭐

A Quick and Easy Intro to Python Programming

udemy.com/course/pythonf…
Jan 5, 2023 13 tweets 3 min read
I learned to code when I was 12 years old and have been in IT for a long time in different roles.

Here are 10 things I learned along the way that I wish I had known earlier: 1/ Coding is cool, but as a senior engineer, you can achieve more by supporting your coworkers in various ways, such as code review, system design, product specification, and more.