September 2017 Summaries

Block Storage is now available in two new datacenters, NYC3 and LON1, allowing customers to scale their storage independently of compute resources. This feature has seen significant engagement since its launch last July, with users creating volumes in multiple regions to scale databases, store media, and more. The rollout plan includes the addition of Block Storage to AMS3, while Kubernetes now supports DigitalOcean Block Storage thanks to StackPointCloud. Customers are encouraged to provide feedback and use Block Storage, which can be created in NYC3 or LON1 today, with a recommended approach for the NYC3 region.

DigitalOcean is hosting its fourth annual Hacktoberfest, a month-long celebration of open source projects, from October 1. Participants can earn a limited-edition T-shirt and stickers by making four pull requests on GitHub between October 1-31. The event provides resources for contributors to find issues to work on, learn how to contribute to open source, and attract participants to their own projects. Hacktoberfest is an opportunity for developers to give back to the community by reviewing and merging code, with the goal of increasing participation in open source projects. Participants can access a variety of public GitHub-hosted repositories, including those labeled as "Hacktoberfest" issues, and receive digests with resources and project ideas. Reviewing and contributing to open source projects is not only a great way to make a positive impact but also provides valuable experience for developers looking to improve their skills.

The DigitalOcean Currents inaugural quarterly report provides insights into how developers work and are affected by the latest tech industry trends. The survey collected opinions from over 1,000 developers worldwide, revealing that online documentation and tutorials are the most preferred method of learning about new technologies. Despite efforts to maintain a good work-life balance, many developers reported using their free time to write code for work or personal projects, indicating potential burnout risks. The report also highlights trends in desktop operating systems, programming languages, web servers, cloud services, and hybrid infrastructure management, providing valuable insights into the developer landscape and the tools that support it.

I'm Plushcap, here's a summary of the text in one paragraph: Olivia Melman, DigitalOcean's first Program Manager for Recruiting Operations, joined the company to leverage her experience from LinkedIn to drive growth and efficiency in hiring processes. She emphasizes the importance of best practices, data-driven strategies, and automation to optimize recruitment, while also focusing on creating a positive candidate experience that includes transparency, proactive communication, and humanization. To achieve this, DigitalOcean has implemented personalized video chats with candidates and recruiters, as well as measures such as time-to-hire metrics and new hire engagement scores to track success. The company aims to showcase its culture and employee experiences through various channels, including social media, to attract talent and promote its employment brand.