You can look at the date for this entry and see what the current events are. These links may only be tangential to the impending new-old administration, but I still thought they were worth posting.

When monoculture leads to monofailure

This was written in the aftermath of the CrowdStrike bug this past summer. The lessons learned are relevant in so many areas, and the article name-checks Deb Chachra and her book How Infrastructure Works, an amazing read.

Being Glue — No Idea Blog

I may not be a software engineer, but my job title these days is 100% glue, so this resonated with me. It’s a good article for anyone who feels like the above-and-beyond bits are creeping into their actual work, especially those of you who are a different gender from me.

NSA releases copy of internal lecture delivered by computing giant Rear Adm. Grace Hopper

Yes, I’m linking to the NSA’s website. Grace Hopper was a glorious force of nature and a role model for so many. This lecture from 1982, that was finally declassified earlier this year, is a must-watch for anyone that’s been paying attention to the tech world. She predicted some of the missteps we’ve made, but much of her advice can still be applied. Best time to plant a tree and all that.

A Syllabus for Generalists – Syllabus

An exhaustive list of resources for learning about all kinds of stuff. It’s definitely a site to bookmark. Let’s keep our minds sharp and diversify our skills.