Mark Sim-Smith

Husband, father, architect, Air New Zealander. All views are my own and don't necessarily reflect the views of my wife, my children, or my employer.

[ALAIN 🦅 @Alain_map]

(THIS IS NOT AI)
A United Boeing 767-300ER bounced during landing at Zurich after its ground spoilers failed to deploy properly. The aircraft bounced again and nearly struck its tail. The pilots immediately performed a go-around, then landed safely on their second attempt. No injuries or damage were reported. This was a good example of professional pilot training and safety procedures.

[Dave Farley @davefarley77]

Here's my problem with Microservices.

🧵 1/9

[Air New Zealand @FlyAirNZ]

We’re doing everything we can to minimise the impact on your travel plans while keeping you and our people safe 💜 (1/5)

[Air New Zealand @FlyAirNZ]

Putting you first 💜 Our priority is the safety of our customers, staff and aircraft. In preparation for #CycloneGabrielle we are proactively making multiple schedule adjustments ✈️ (1/5)

[Mark Sim-Smith @marksimsmith]

@AklTransport Ok, thanks

[Mark Sim-Smith @marksimsmith]

@AklTransport do you have any cctv footage on 11k Jellicoe Road Panmure (parking for the train station). My car was broken into today.

[Mark Sim-Smith @marksimsmith]

@syndisnoop @GraemeEdgeler Cbk

[Mark Sim-Smith @marksimsmith]

I suspect I'll be sore tomorrow

[Mark Sim-Smith @marksimsmith]

Some news: SQRT(2m/(2×9.81ms/2^2))=0.3s (approx)

[Mark Sim-Smith @marksimsmith]

It *is* long enough, however, to realise that the ladder is slipping and to grab the gutter to slow the effects of gravity.

[Sid Palas @sidpalas]

DevOps is dead 💀, long live Platform Engineering!

1) Developers don't like dealing with infra
2) Companies need control of their infra as they grow

Platform Engineering (and Internal Developer Platforms) enable these two facts to coexist. Here's how:

(1/n)

[Mark Sim-Smith @marksimsmith]

@joshuajames @rossgstanley Home brewing

[Darth Putin @DarthPutinKGB]

Finally figured out meaning of American political expression “thoughts & prayers”!!

It means “we want health control & gun care”

[Mark Sim-Smith @marksimsmith]

@nz_voter Moderate usage of alcohol is beneficial to your health, unlike tobacco

[The Civilian @TheCivilianNZ]

Rest of New Zealand won’t move to Level 1 until threat of Christmas in the Park has passed https://t.co/5ojCj6nfnT

[Auckland Transport Travel Alerts @AT_TravelAlerts]

BUILDING FIRE - TIRAKAU DR
A building fire has closed a section of Ti Rakau Dr between Gossamer Dr and Trugood Dr. Emergency services are onsite, please follow their directions and expect delays. Drive with extra care, due to reduced visibility in the Burswood area. ^MF

[SafeStack @safestack]

Keen to learn about security for microservices but not sure where to start? Our new Secure Development course is made for you!

Read all about it in today's blog from @Sputina 👇🏽

https://t.co/dOX5tTzurt

[Charles Duan @charles_duan]

Wow--SCOTUS doesn't just rule in favor of Google in @googlevoracle, but says that API reimplementation is fair use *as a matter of law*, meaning that the decision applies to all APIs

[Andy Hamilton @nzhammy]

Is it time for insurgency? "All larger organisations are inherently risk adverse (decisions are somehow linked back to the CFO) & KPIs, rewards are based on mitigating risk – not celebrating taking on any. It’s a big ship to turn but let’s give it a crack". Love this quote.