Notes from building and running software.

Notes from the Si Novi team on building custom software: web and mobile engineering, cloud architecture on AWS, serverless, and where AI fits in.

AWS Console showing creating an CloudFront Anycast Static IPs List

18th April 20254 min read

Content delivery with CloudFront just got even more powerful

AWS has introduced Anycast Static IPs for CloudFront, allowing you to point apex domains directly at your distribution using standard A records. This simplifies setup and removes the need for DNS provider tricks or migrations - but it's expensive.

Two people tend a tree with interlocking roots, repairing its foundation and adding fresh lime-green growth.

12th March 20256 min read

Maintenance vs value creation: unlocking business agility through proactive maintenance

How prioritising proactive maintenance can accelerate feature development, reduce technical debt, and enhance business agility.

4th December 20242 min read

AWS re:Invent 2024 breakout sessions

Didn't make re:Invent this year? Catch up on the announcements and sessions on the AWS Events YouTube channel. Here are the playlists to get you started.

Amazon Aurora DSQL in the AWS console service search

3rd December 20244 min read

Amazon Aurora DSQL: What might it mean for web applications?

Amazon Aurora DSQL debuts with active-active global availability, distributed scalability and PostgreSQL compatibility. What it could mean for web applications.

Two hands hold a large key containing connected software modules, with a broken chain below.

8th November 20247 min read

Are you in control of your own application?

Control over your web application's future depends on securing essential resources like domains, code, and cloud accounts. This guide helps you navigate key steps to avoid vendor lock-in and maintain full ownership, ensuring that your app's growth remains in your hands

Three people assemble five coloured interlocking blocks into a sturdy foundation and arch.

2nd October 20248 min read

Consider these 5 vital aspects when commissioning a digital project

In this article we discuss five key factors to plan for when commissioning a digital project. These considerations will help guide your project effectively and avoid common pitfalls.

Rust code demonstrating variable shadowing

25th September 20245 min read

Rust variables vs JavaScript variables: A comparison

In recent projects we've been looking at Rust as an alternative to Node.js Lambda functions and as a language to write cross-platform desktop applications. In learning a new language, we've been comparing the syntax of Rust to our familiar languages of JavaScript and TypeScript.