Welcome back to another DevOps digest with the DevOps Bulletin 👋🏻

To start with, have you ever wondered about the possible strategies to reduce cold starts for Java Serverless applications in AWS? Say no more, as this week we delve deep into actionable insights that can guide you in achieving just that! For Kubernetes enthusiasts, there’s a treat in store for you - learn how to prevent Kubernetes misconfigurations with Monokle, and stay abreast with all the exciting features the Kubernetes 1.28 latest release brings to the table.

In this edition, we also shine a spotlight on building cost-efficient full-text search systems with the power trio: Lambda, EFS, and FlexSearch. For those working with Gitlab, discover how to deploy auto-scalable Gitlab runners in AWS using Packer, Terraform, and Ansible to streamline your operations.

It's not just about building, it's about sustaining and growing. Therefore, we have curated ten SLA practices that are an absolute must to implement in your organization, alongside guidance on setting up automated paging and on-call systems at your startup to ensure smooth sailing.

Open-source aficionados, here comes your favorite segment! Open-source projects of the week, including a Python-based AI SQL agent that transforms complex SQL writing into a matter of seconds, tools to identify leaked credentials across various platforms, and an eBPF-based observability tool that transforms telemetry data into actionable insights.

And that's just the beginning. There's a lot more to uncover in this week's digest. Enjoy the read!