Abby Nduta
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A technical writer and backend developer, recently turned AWS trainer. Intrigued by newer technologies like machine learning, DevOps, and the cloud. When she’s not behind a computer, you’ll find her outdoors, trying to connect with nature.
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Demystifying AWS Billing for Beginners
This talk will provide a comprehensive yet beginner-friendly overview of AWS billing and cost management. It will empower attendees with the knowledge and tools to understand and effectively manage their AWS costs.
We will explore the AWS pricing model, key billing concepts, navigating the AWS Billing Console, and strategies for estimating costs, setting budgets, and optimizing spending.
Through practical exercises and the sharing of valuable resources, attendees will gain the confidence to take control of their AWS billing and make informed decisions about their cloud infrastructure investments.
Whether you're a new AWS user, a non-technical decision-maker, or an IT professional transitioning to AWS, this talk will equip you with the foundation you need to manage your AWS costs.
Django Serialization Gotchas (without DRF)
I will be exploring some things that you need to be on the lookout for as you attempt to serialize responses from Django API calls or models
Understanding Forge: A Forge Overview for Beginners
An introductory workshop on Atlassian's Forge platform for developers new to building Jira and Confluence integrations. This hands-on session covers the fundamentals of Forge as an app development platform, including prerequisites like the Forge CLI, API tokens, and Docker setup.
Attendees will learn through live demonstrations how to build their first Forge application from the command line, understand the manifest structure, and implement basic functionality like displaying Jira issue comments. The session includes practical examples of working with Forge APIs, tunneling for development, and deploying applications to the Atlassian Marketplace ecosystem.
Perfect for developers interested in extending Atlassian products or building custom integrations for their teams. No prior Forge experience required, but basic knowledge of Node.js and web development concepts will be helpful.
Key Takeaways:
- Set up Forge development environment
- Build and deploy a "Hello World" Forge app
- Integrate with Jira APIs to display issue data
- Understand the Forge app development lifecycle
Open Source Cloud Options
One of the first questions people have asked me when I tell them about OpenStack is 'Do you get credits?' 💭
It's a pretty understandable question, since public cloud companies tend to give you credits to try out their platforms.
On Wednesday next week, I'll be sharing my two cents with the CloudForce Sky Community about the different OpenStack services and talking about a community I absolutely love, OpenInfra User Group Kenya 🇰🇪❤️
Push, Pull, Merge: What really is Open Source?
Ever wondered what it's like to dive headfirst into the wild, wonderful, and occasionally wacky world of open source? Join our guest as they share their adventures, mishaps, and triumphs navigating the open-source universe. Expect stories of collaboration, coding chaos, and maybe even a few hilarious fails along the way.
Whether you're an open-source veteran or just curious about what all the fuss is about, come hang out, laugh, and learn from Tabitha's experiences. Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your sense of humor—it's going to be a fun ride!
DevFest Mt. Kenya Sessionize Event
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