Kyle Shelton

@chaoskyle

Builder | Chaos & Reliability Engineering | Digital Transformation | Entrepreneur

DFW, grid/paddock, mountains, Joined May 2022

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KSKyle Sheltonchaoskyle.comAug 24, 2025 · 6 min read

Winning with Observability: Part 2

Winning with Observability: Part 2 - Scaling, Modernization, and Maturity In Part 1, we explored how observability transforms culture and accelerates delivery. Now, in Part 2, we tackle scaling complex systems, navigating migrations, and building a m...

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KSKyle Sheltonchaoskyle.comAug 10, 2025 · 21 min read

Winning with Observability Part 1 of 2: Culture and Speed

Introduction Howdy! Welcome to the most practical deep dive you'll read on observability this year. All of your wildest dreams are about to come true. If you've been around the DevOps and SRE space, you've heard the term "observability" thrown aro...

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KSKyle Sheltonchaoskyle.comAug 2, 2025 · 3 min read

One-Way vs. Two-Way Door Decisions

Balancing Speed and Stability in System Design As a software architect, you make choices that shape systems for years. The “one-way vs. two-way door” framework from Jeff Bezos helps classify decisions by reversibility and impact. It keeps teams agile...

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KSKyle Sheltonchaoskyle.comApr 20, 2024 · 16 min read

The anatomy of CI/CD Pipelines.

Introduction In the rapidly evolving world of software development, Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) have become cornerstone practices that ensure software quality and agility. CI/CD pipelines serve as the backbone of modern...

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KSKyle Sheltonchaoskyle.comMar 16, 2024 · 8 min read

Documentation, the spinach of software development

Introduction In software development, documentation is the spinach of coding—vital yet often sidelined. It's the unsung hero, the nutrient-rich foundation that sustains projects and teams. Imagine each software project accompanied by a precise recipe...

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Winning with Observability: Part 2

Winning with Observability Part 1 of 2: Culture and Speed

One-Way vs. Two-Way Door Decisions

The anatomy of CI/CD Pipelines.

Documentation, the spinach of software development

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Winning with Observability: Part 2

Winning with Observability Part 1 of 2: Culture and Speed

One-Way vs. Two-Way Door Decisions

The anatomy of CI/CD Pipelines.

Documentation, the spinach of software development