Xianpeng Shen

Keelhaven Releases New Version—This Time, Updates Come from Real User Feedback

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Most updates in Keelhaven 0.8.0 come from real user feedback: new backup destinations, customizable backup parameters, backup preview, and only keeping the latest N snapshots.

mkdocs-ng v1.8.0 Released — Upstream Issues Fixed, Builds ~14% Faster

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

mkdocs-ng v1.8.0 is out, the first feature release since the fork. Built-in themes no longer copy the entire highlight.js distribution, making clean builds ~14% faster with ~440 fewer files per site. Search finally finds programming keywords like while and if. The next release will bring incremental builds to mkdocs serve.

Open Delivery Spec update: AI code shouldn't just pass the gate — it should leave evidence

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Three weeks ago I introduced Open Delivery Spec (ODS), my side project for governing AI-assisted code in CI. Since then the CLI has shipped 5 releases and grown two new pillars: deterministic merge-confidence signals that answer “is this AI PR safe to merge?”, and an auto-generated, standards-based evidence document on every PR. As always, this post sticks to what actually ships — no hype.

From Praising to Bashing—My Attitude Shift Towards GitHub Copilot

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Recently, my attitude towards GitHub Copilot has undergone a significant change: from “praising” to “bashing.” After comparing it with Claude Code, I’ve found that Copilot has clear deficiencies in cross-repository support and “senior engineer” awareness, to the point where I’m no longer willing to discuss problems with it.

Open Delivery Spec—I Built a CI Quality Gate for AI-Generated Code

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Over the past few months, I’ve been working on an open-source organization called Open Delivery Spec (ODS) in my spare time. The initiative stemmed from the increasing volume of AI-generated code and the lack of reliable governance mechanisms within teams. This article records the thought process, progress, and boundaries based on the project’s real-world status, without any exaggeration.

Conventional Branch 1.1.0 Released—Official Support for AI Coding Agent Branch Prefixes

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Conventional Branch specification receives its first major update. Version 1.1.0 adds support for AI Coding Agent branch prefixes (ai/, copilot/, cursor/, claude/, codex/), and provides a machine-readable spec.json and agent registry, making the specification useful not only for humans but also for tools.

Jenkinsfile Lint 1.5.0 Released— Standalone Mode Without a Jenkins Server

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Previously, jenkinsfilelint required connecting to an available Jenkins server for syntax validation. Now, v1.5.0 introduces a new standalone mode. With just Docker, you can launch a minimal Jenkins environment locally to validate Jenkinsfile syntax. This article details the implementation idea and usage of this mode.

Which Code in Your Repository is AI-Written—Now There's a Tool to Govern It

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

AI tools like Claude Code by default embed signatures in commits, something many people don’t even notice. Commit Check v2.11.0 introduces AI Attribution Governance, allowing a single line of configuration to reject commits with AI signatures at the CI level. This article also discusses the boundaries of this feature and other pain points Commit Check has solved in the past six months.

Originally Just Wanted to Propose a Doc PR, Ended Up Moving the Project to the Official Jenkins Organization

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I wrote a small tool to validate Jenkinsfiles, initially just wanting it to appear in Jenkins’ official list of development tools. However, a Jenkins maintainer suggested: why not just transfer the project directly into the jenkinsci organization? This article records the complete process from PR to transfer to an official blog post, including an interesting pitfall encountered along the way.

From Demo to Production—8-Layer Architecture for Agentic Applications

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This article breaks down an architectural approach for enterprise-grade Agentic Applications from eight dimensions: Agent boundary design, Tool Engineering, observability, evaluation framework, Memory layering, Human-in-the-Loop, cost control, and security.

Conventional Branch Now Has Its Own Domain—conventionalbranch.org

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Conventional Branch project website has officially migrated from conventional-branch.github.io to conventionalbranch.org. From last year’s user suggestion to this year’s final implementation, let’s talk about the hesitations, pitfalls, and reflections behind the domain migration.

cpp-linter-hooks: The Most Complete pre-commit Solution for C/C++ Projects

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

C/C++ tooling in the pre-commit ecosystem has long been limited. cpp-linter-hooks is currently the only pre-commit hook that supports both clang-format and clang-tidy, with built-in compilation database auto-detection, version pinning, and auto-fix capabilities.

Conventional Branch Official Skill Is Here—Install with One Command

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A user opened an issue hoping Conventional Branch could provide an official Agent Skill, which I thought was a very reasonable request. I implemented it the same day, and now it can be downloaded and used with a single npx skills add command. Coincidentally, the project also surpassed 100 Stars this week, so I’ll talk about that too.

mkdocs-ng Maintenance Progress — v1.7.x Fix Summary and Next Steps

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Since taking over mkdocs-ng maintenance, four versions have been released, over a dozen bugs fixed, and the mergedeep dependency removed. The upcoming v1.8.0 will be a feature release, planning to drop support for older Python versions, remove CDN dependencies from built-in themes, and provide a stable Python API.

Building an AI Agent Inside Jira —— A Jira Copilot Implementation Guide

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Many people have asked how to build a GitHub Copilot-like AI Agent inside Jira. This post shares my hands-on experience building one — covering account setup, Jira Automation triggers, webhook integration, and a Skills-based capability system. The core philosophy: leverage existing infrastructure to get it running fast and cheap.

DeepSeek V4—Bringing Down the Cost of Using Coding Agents

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Codex auto-renewed this month. I hadn’t really planned on continuing my subscription, but this renewal prompted me to re-evaluate the actual experience with Codex, DeepSeek V4 series, and Copilot. For me, the core difference among AI coding tools is no longer just model capability, but rather which one can help me write code more stably, affordably, and consistently.

RepoKeeper After a hundred commits in ten days, it can now develop itself

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Over the past ten days, I’ve made over a hundred commits to RepoKeeper, evolving it from a proof-of-concept to v1.2.0. It now boasts six modules, two backends, supports DeepSeek/OpenAI/Claude, and can even develop itself—this post will explain what it has evolved into.

Counter-intuitive Designs in the pi project — From AGENTS.md to "Just Close Your PR First"

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

After reading Mario Zechner’s “I’ve sold out” and then reviewing AGENTS.md and CONTRIBUTING.md in the pi repository, I found that this project differs from common open-source collaboration methods in many ways. New contributors’ issues and PRs are closed by default, no reviews on weekends, and don’t submit PRs if you don’t understand the code. It seems tough, but behind it is a serious attempt to address a problem: how open-source projects can avoid being bogged down by low-quality contributions in the AI era.

Explain Error Plugin Major Update — AI Auto-Fix, Usage Management, and More AI Providers

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Explain Error Plugin has recently received several important updates: AI Auto-Fix for automatically creating fix PRs, usage statistics and quota management, and added support for four new AI providers: DeepSeek, Qwen, Azure OpenAI, and Custom Okta.

Writing an Article for Twenty-Four Cents—My Experience Using Pi + DeepSeek as a Codex Backup Solution

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Codex’s $22 monthly subscription fee and usage limits prompted me to seek a cheaper, stable, and always-ready backup solution. After an unsuccessful attempt with OpenCode, I turned to the Pi + DeepSeek combination. The result was a bit unexpected: writing an entire blog post cost only 0.24 RMB.

AI Agent, or Automation?

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In today’s era of rapid AI technological advancement, many companies are chasing the AI wave. But do we truly understand the distinction between “Automation” and “AI Agent”? This article will explore, from a practical application perspective, in which scenarios deterministic automation should be used, and in which scenarios AI Agents should be introduced. Through comparative analysis, we hope to help readers make more informed technical choices in this “all-in-AI” era.

Python Supply Chain 'Nuclear Bomb' Attack Just Happened—A `pip install` Steals All Your Credentials!

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A Python supply chain attack has occurred, where a single pip install can steal all your credentials. This post introduces how to use pipguard to intercept malicious packages before installation.

A Three-Year Community Pain Point—I Put Hadolint on PyPI, Ending Manual Installation

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Hadolint’s pre-commit integration has long lacked an automatic installation solution, a problem that has plagued the community for three years. This article explains how, by packaging the Hadolint binary into a Python Wheel and publishing it to PyPI, pre-commit can integrate Hadolint with a single command, just like any Python tool, completely eliminating the burden of manual downloads and environment configuration.

How to Claim the 'Lottery Ticket' of Open Source—Starting from thanks.dev's Operational Mechanism

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In the previous article, I wrote about receiving a donation from Canonical, and a reader asked: How did you get selected?

At first, I didn’t fully understand it either. Later, after carefully studying thanks.dev’s operational mechanism, I finally figured out the underlying logic of the whole thing—and what kind of projects are more likely to be funded by downstream vendors.

Thanks to Canonical’s Generous Donation—badgepy Continues as Free and Open Source

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Today, I unexpectedly discovered that Canonical has been donating to me via thanks.dev for four consecutive months to support the development of badgepy. Although the amount is small, this feedback means a lot to me. It made me realize that sometimes, if we just keep doing the right thing without worrying too much about rewards, the results might come back to us in a warm and unexpected way, from a place we never anticipated.

Job Search—Why the "Nuclear Weapon" Strategy Might Be the Winning Formula for 2026

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Today’s job market values practical skills and the ability to create value more than ever before, rather than just academic qualifications. This post shares the story of a high school dropout who successfully joined OpenAI through self-study and actively creating opportunities, and why directly showcasing your “nuclear weapon” achievements might be the most effective strategy for job searching.

GitStats 2.0—New UI and Chart Engine, Revitalizing Your Git Repository History Data

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I recently undertook a major UI redesign for the open-source project GitStats, adding dark/light mode toggle, responsive adaptation, and a modernized visual design, making the reports look like a real product.

Don't Learn OpenClaw—It Won't Last the Year

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

OpenClaw is a great idea, but it won’t be a great solution. High costs, security risks, big tech competition, and a lack of user education—these four obstacles combined make it difficult to sustain a long-term prosperous ecosystem.

2025 DevOps State of the Report—Skills are No Longer a Bonus, but a 'Must-Have'!

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The latest ‘2025 State of DevOps Report’ reveals that DevOps skills have become an essential requirement for career survival. 40% of enterprises list them as “must-have,” with another 43% indicating they will soon be mandatory. Employers value practical experience more than training certifications. Despite the high popularity of AIOps and DevSecOps, their actual implementation is still in its early stages.

Exploring Agentic DevOps—GitHub Agentic Workflow and Practical Observations of Continuous AI

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Recently, I encountered a related but more advanced concept—Agentic DevOps. After spending time reading Microsoft Azure’s introductions, GitHub’s latest documentation, and some open-source practices, I compiled these notes. The purpose is to document my learning process and provide reference for colleagues. The following content is based on publicly available information and my understanding, without any exaggerated predictions.

Explain Error Plugin Adds Two Major Enterprise Features—Custom Context and Folder-Level Configuration

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Explain Error Plugin introduces two significant updates: support for custom context information and folder-level AI provider configurations. These two features make the plugin more flexible and robust for use in enterprise environments.

Explain Error Plugin Updated Again—Two Practical New Features from User Feedback

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Recently, I received some user feedback, and I immediately enhanced the Explain Error Plugin, adding two very practical features: support for specifying the language of the explanation content output and support for obtaining AI return values in Pipeline.

What is AIOps—A Systematic Introduction to Intelligent Operations

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Today, with the widespread adoption of microservices, hybrid clouds, and containerized deployments, IT systems have become exceptionally complex. When thousands of alert messages flood in, traditional operations models struggle. AIOps (Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations), an AI-driven transformation, is emerging as the “lifeline” for IT operations management. This article combines key insights from IBM, ServiceNow, GitHub, and Red Hat to provide a comprehensive overview of AIOps.

One Month Back Home—I Didn't Do Anything 'Big'

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A record of my thoughts and feelings during my visit home for Chinese New Year 2026.

2025 Year-End Summary

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Time flies quickly. At the end of each year, I write a running account to record my life and work from the past year. I hope my future self will still remember what happened this year.

GitHub AI Terminology Explained—Copilot, Agents, Models to MCP, Who is Who?

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This article provides a detailed explanation of GitHub’s AI-related concepts and their hierarchical relationships through fact-based explanations and analogies, helping readers clarify the meaning and function of terms like Models, Agents, Spaces, and Spark.

Backstage (Developer Portal)—What It Is, What It Solves, and What It Doesn't Solve

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

What is Backstage? Why has it become so important in the platform engineering domain? Sharing some insights and judgments on Backstage.

Understand DevOps in One Article—This is How Packer, Terraform, Docker, and K8s Divide Their Work!

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In the world of DevOps, with so many tools, many people get confused about their responsibilities. Using a car industry analogy, this article helps you understand the positioning and collaboration of Packer, Terraform, Ansible, Docker, and Kubernetes all at once.

py-eol — You Might Be Using 'Expired Python' Without Realizing It

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

py-eol is a lightweight tool that helps you quickly determine if a Python version is expired or approaching EOL. It’s suitable for local use and can also be integrated into CI/CD for more reliable version management in projects.

To Save Everyone Two Lines of Commands—I Packaged Gnuplot into an Out-of-the-Box Python Package

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

As an open-source project maintainer, I deeply understand the pain of “installing dependencies”. To save users a couple of command lines, I spent time packaging gnuplot into an out-of-the-box Python package—gnuplot-wheel. This article shares the birth story and practical value of this little wheel.

The Truth About Software Development—Adding Two People Won't Make a Project Three Times Faster

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In software development, Brooks’s Law states that “adding manpower to a late software project makes it later.” This post uses the analogies of roasted chicken and pregnant women to deeply explore the reasons behind this phenomenon and offers practical solutions.

Tired of Jenkinsfile Errors Only After Committing—Try This Pre-check Tool!

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A magical local Jenkinsfile checker, uses API validation, perfectly supports pre-commit.

Commit Check v2.0.0 Released—TOML Config Support, Simplified CLI & Hooks, Rebuilt Validation Engine!

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

After a month of intermittent development and testing, I have finally completed this major update. This is the biggest update Commit Check has received since its inception.

Jenkins Explain Error Plugin Now Supports Ollama! 🤖

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This article introduces the new feature of Jenkins Explain Error Plugin, which is the support for Ollama local models, helping users more efficiently analyze and resolve build errors.

The Cpp Linter Used by Microsoft and NASA Finally Has an Official Website!

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The official website for cpp-linter related projects and tools is now live at https://cpp-linter.github.io/. Everyone is welcome to visit and use it.

Conventional Branch Specification One-Year Anniversary — From Zero to Global Developer Adoption

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

12K+ visits, multilingual translations, and global developer adoption—the journey of the Conventional Branch specification’s first year

Blog Bilingual Publishing Made Easy — GitHub Actions + Gemini API in Practice

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Discovered my blog has more English than Chinese readers? So I used GitHub Actions + Gemini API to automatically translate articles into English, saving time and effort.

Four Years of Open Source —— Three Unexpected Rewards

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Some say open source is useless, yielding neither profit nor time savings. But through four years of dedication, I’ve discovered three unexpected rewards: increased visibility for my work, connections with exceptional people and projects, and the accumulation of long-term value. These rewards are applicable to every developer.

DevOps Maturity — From Reflection to Open Source Practice

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

How to assess and improve your team’s DevOps maturity. Official release of the DevOps Maturity open source project, with assessment tools and practical guides.

Eight Years Later, I Finally Revamped My Blog

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This article records the process of revamping my blog after eight years, from migrating from Hexo to Hugo, to the functional and design improvements of the new blog.

Jenkins Explain Error Plugin Now Supports Google Gemini! 🤖

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This article introduces a new feature of the Jenkins Explain Error Plugin that supports for Google Gemini model for error analysis. It provides configuration methods and an example video.

Jenkins Plugin Center Didn't Have an AI Plugin Yet? I Wrote One! 🤖

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Introducing my first Jenkins plugin: Explain Error Plugin. It automatically analyzes build failure log information and generates readable error explanations, helping developers locate and solve problems faster.

A Year Abroad — Not Everyone Is Cut Out for Europe

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Who is suited to developing their career in Europe, and who might find it challenging? A programmer and father shares his experiences of life abroad.

How to Fix Shields.io Badges Not Displaying in Jenkins

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

How to temporarily fix it via the Script Console, and how to make it permanent by modifying Jenkins startup parameters. This method is suitable for internal Jenkins environments and has been tested on modern Jenkins installations.

Enhancing Code Traceability — Automatically Including PR Descriptions in Git Commits

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Leverage Bitbucket’s Commit Message Templates feature to automatically write PR descriptions into Git commit messages, ensuring crucial information isn’t lost with tool changes.

How to Change abortPrevious Value in Jenkins?

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In Jenkins, the disableConcurrentBuilds option is used to manage concurrent builds. This article explains how to conditionally set the abortPrevious value based on the branch being built, allowing for more flexible build management.

CI/CD—Not a One-Time Project, but a Continuously Evolving System

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In DevOps, CI/CD pipelines require continuous maintenance and refactoring. This article explores why CI/CD is not a one-time construction project, but a system that requires long-term investment and continuous evolution.

asdf-clang-tools — A New Way to Install Clang Tools Using asdf

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

asdf-clang-tools is an asdf plugin for installing and managing Clang Tools, such as clang-format, clang-tidy, clang-query, and clang-apply-replacements.

Still Using Wiki/Confluence? You Might Be Producing Garbage

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In enterprises, documentation tools like Wiki and Confluence, if lacking unified management and review mechanisms, can lead to information chaos and knowledge sedimentation failure. This article explores how to avoid this situation and draws on the successful experiences of open-source communities.

Still using pip and venv? You're outdated! Try uv!

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Mon, 05 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

uv is a Python package management tool developed by the Astral team. It replaces the functionality of pip, venv, and pip-tools, offering faster dependency resolution and a more modern project management approach.

Full Record｜PyCon LT 2025 Day Three - Can AI Replace You?

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Today was the final day of PyCon LT 2025, themed AI and ML Day. It featured several excellent talks by female speakers and provided new insights into data science and AI.

Full Record｜PyCon LT 2025 Day Two - Charmed by Several Female Developers

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Today was Data Day at PyCon LT 2025, focusing on Dataframes, Databases, and Orchestration. While not deeply familiar with these areas, I was deeply impressed by several female speakers and gained a lot.

Full Record｜PyCon LT 2025 Day One - My Experiences at an International Python Conference

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Sharing my experiences, presentation content, and thoughts on the Python community from the first day of PyCon LT 2025.

Returning Home for Vacation — Reflections on a Beijing Night

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A single night in Beijing, catching up with university classmates, revealed the late working hours and the pressures and challenges of life in a big city.

Microsoft and NASA Use It? My 4-Year-Old Side Project Hit 100 Stars

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

cpp-linter-action is a GitHub Action that provides C/C++ code formatting and static analysis capabilities. It uses clang-format and clang-tidy, supporting various configurations and custom rules. Since its creation in 2021, the project has been used by several well-known organizations and open-source projects.

My Patience with Accessing GitHub is Wearing Thin

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Many programmers, especially those in China, are frustrated by access issues with GitHub. This article shares my personal experiences and reflections on network problems.

Setting up Sphinx + ReadTheDocs from Scratch - Rapidly Deploying Automated Documentation

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In open-source projects or team collaborations, Sphinx + ReadTheDocs provides an easy-to-maintain, automatically deployable documentation system. This article documents the configuration process and considerations.

Markdown — Not So Great Anymore? Why More and More Python Projects Use RST?

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Markdown and reStructuredText (RST) are two commonly used markup languages. This article compares their advantages and disadvantages and shares usage suggestions in different scenarios.

Why Are More and More Enterprise Users Abandoning VMware?

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Following Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware, many enterprise users are seeking alternatives. Nutanix, as a hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) solution, offers lower costs and a simpler management interface, making it a good option.

Why I chose to review for EuroPython 2025

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

I haven’t contributed much code lately, focusing instead on reviewing proposals for EuroPython 2025.

gitstats Upgrade Arrives—JSON Output, Cross-Platform Compatibility, and Code Refactoring!

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

After two months of continuous improvement, gitstats now supports JSON output, code refactoring, argparse replacing getopt, and full compatibility with Windows and macOS. Welcome to use and Star support!

How to use Jenkins Docker Cloud

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This article explains how to use Jenkins Docker Cloud for building and deploying applications, including setting up a Docker host and creating custom Docker images.

2024 Year-End Summary

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Time flies, and 2024 is coming to an end. If I don’t record what happened this year, it will be difficult to recall it after a while. As usual, this year-end summary is here on schedule.

My Daughter

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

My daughter is two years and seven months old, and I haven’t written a separate article about her yet. Recording the bits and pieces of my life with my daughter.

Reviving GitStats — Breathing New Life into Git History Analysis

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This post details the revival of the GitStats project, including its migration to Python 3, the creation of a modern CI/CD pipeline, publication to PyPI and Docker, and future improvement plans.

pip vs pipx Differences

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This article introduces the differences between pip and pipx, helping developers choose the right tool to manage Python packages and command-line tools.

PowerShell is not recognized as an internal or external command

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Explaining a recent issue with Ansible playbook execution on Windows Server 2022, where PowerShell was not recognized, and how to resolve it.

What Optimizations I Made During the Jenkins Upgrade

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This article discusses the optimizations made during the Jenkins upgrade, including using Docker Compose for deployment, refactoring the Jenkins Shared Library, introducing Windows Docker Containers, and more to enhance the efficiency and security of the CI/CD process.

Choices — Often More Important Than Effort

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Late at night, I often wonder how I ended up where I am today. It all stems from a series of choices I made after graduation!

Conventional Branch Specification Released!

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This article introduces the Conventional Branch specification, which provides a structured naming convention for Git branches to enhance readability and collaboration.

I Remember

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Lately, I’ve been listening to Zhao Lei’s songs while driving, especially “I Remember.” This article records my graduation season at Rocket’s China branch and the well wishes from my colleagues.

Farewell Rocket China — A Decade's Journey and a New Beginning

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

June 28, 2024, marks my last day at Rocket’s China branch. Looking back on a decade’s journey and forward to a new chapter.

Code Signing — GaraSign

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This article introduces the installation, usage, and verification methods of the GaraSign code signing tool, helping developers achieve secure code signing.

Code Signing

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This article introduces the concept and importance of code signing, along with a comparison of two common code signing tools, emphasizing its role in software supply chain security.

Must-Know GitHub Action Feature - Reusable Workflows

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This article introduces the Reusable Workflows feature of GitHub Actions, helping developers and teams manage and reuse CI/CD processes more efficiently.

cpp-linter-action—Latest Version Now Supports Pull Request Review Functionality 👏

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This article introduces the new feature of cpp-linter-action Pull Request Review, allowing developers to directly submit code modification suggestions on GitHub, improving code quality and collaboration efficiency.

2023 Year-End Summary

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Time flies, and 2023 has passed in a flash. If I don’t record what happened this year, it will be difficult to recall what happened soon.

Therefore, as usual, I will first review 2023 and then look forward to 2024.

How to Automatically Categorize GitHub Release Notes by New features, Bug Fixes…

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This article shares two methods for automatically categorizing the content of GitHub Release Notes based on titles.

How to make Jenkins pipeline not fail if a specific error occurs

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Introducing the catchError step in Jenkins pipeline to handle specific errors without failing the entire build, allowing for more flexible error management.

How to adopt Supply Chain Security for GitHub and Non-GitHub projects

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This article introduces how to implement software supply chain security using SLSA and Witness for both GitHub and non-GitHub projects, enhancing the security of software development and deployment processes.

Witness and SLSA 💃

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This article introduces the concept and working mechanism of Witness, and how to use Witness to generate and verify the provenance of software artifacts, emphasizing its importance in improving software supply chain security.

Problems and solutions when upgrading XLC from 10.1 to IBM Open XL C/C++ for AIX 17.1.0

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sun, 08 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This article documents the problems encountered when upgrading from IBM XLC 10.1 to XLC 17.1 (IBM Open XL C/C++ for AIX 17.1.0) and how to fix the errors.

Resolving Jenkins Artifactory Plugin Artifact Upload Failure "unable to find valid certification path to requested target"

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This article describes how to resolve SSL certificate validation issues when uploading artifacts from a Jenkins agent to Artifactory, including generating a security certificate file and importing it into Java’s cacerts.

Upload artifacts failed to Artifactory from AIX

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This article explains how to resolve an SSL certificate verification issue on AIX when uploading artifacts to Artifactory via Jenkins, including updating Java’s cacerts file.

Creating a NuGet Organization — Pitfalls Encountered

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This article documents the problems and solutions encountered when creating a NuGet Organization, especially regarding the use of corporate email addresses.

Docker Buildx Bake—A Powerful Tool for Accelerating Builds and Managing Multi-platform Images

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This article introduces the concept, advantages, use cases, and how to use Docker Buildx Bake to accelerate the building and management of multi-platform images.

Understanding SBOM - Definition, Relationships, Differences, Best Practices, and Generation Tools

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This article introduces the definition of SBOM, its relationship and differences with SLSA and Black Duck, best practices, and available generation tools, helping readers better understand and apply SBOM.

Programmer's Self-Cultivation — Git Commit Message and Branch Creation Conventions (Tools)

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This article introduces how to use the Commit Check tool to verify whether Git commit messages, branch names, committer usernames, and committer email addresses conform to specifications.

The SLSA Framework and Software Supply Chain Security Protection

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This article introduces the concept, purpose, and levels of the SLSA framework, and how to apply SLSA in the software supply chain to improve security. It helps readers understand the importance of SLSA in software development and deployment.

Why is my Jenkins Controller getting slower—Possible mistakes you might be making...

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This article introduces some best practices for Jenkins pipelines, aiming to help developers and operations personnel optimize Jenkins’ performance and maintainability.

2022 Year-End Summary

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Time flies, another year has passed.

This year, I want to write a summary to review the important events that happened to me in the past year.

Since I didn’t write a year-end summary in 2021, my memories of 2021 have become blurry. I can only recall some things based on photos and diaries. It seems I cannot miss year-end summaries in the future.

How to implement [skip ci] for Jenkins multi-branch pipeline

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000

This article explains how to implement [skip ci] functionality in Jenkins multi-branch pipelines, allowing you to skip builds based on commit messages.

How to fix "Temporary Failure in name resolution" in WSL

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

This article explains how to resolve the “Temporary failure in name resolution” issue in WSL by configuring DNS settings and ensuring persistent changes.

Restrict others from login your important Linux machine

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

This article explains how to restrict access to a critical Linux machine by modifying the /etc/security/access.conf file, allowing only specific users to log in.

C/C++ Code Formatting and Static Analysis—A One-Stop Workflow with Cpp Linter

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000

This article introduces tools and workflows for C/C++ code formatting and static analysis, focusing on the use and integration of clang-tools.

How to create GPG keys and add to GitHub

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000

This article explains how to create GPG keys, export the public key, and add it to GitHub for signing commits.

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Developing on Windows Just Got Awesome using WSL + VS Code + Docker Desktop - Worth a Try

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000

This article introduces how to develop on Windows using WSL, VS Code, and Docker Desktop. It provides detailed installation and configuration steps, as well as the advantages and experience of using these tools.

Docker, containerd, CRI, CRI-O, OCI, runc Explained and How They Work Together

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000

This article introduces the key components and standards in the container ecosystem, such as Docker, containerd, CRI, CRI-O, OCI, and runc, explaining their relationships and how they work together.

How to enable, configure and disable Jenkins LDAP

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000

This article explains how to enable and configure LDAP authentication in Jenkins, including how to disable it temporarily if needed.

Reliably Unforking a GitHub Repository Without Deletion and Reconstruction

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000

This article describes how to separate a forked repository from its parent repository using GitHub Support, avoiding data loss from deletion and reconstruction, and helping developers better manage forked repositories.

Resolved - The Pip Inspector tree parse failed to produce output

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000

This article explains how to resolve the “The Pip Inspector tree parse failed to produce output” error in Black Duck Detect, including the root cause and solution.

From QA to DEV to DEVOPS — Five Years of Coding and Writing

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000

What have I gained from five years of coding, transitioning from software testing to development to DevOps? Sharing my career development and writing experience.

Vagrant vs. Docker —— Which One Should You Choose?

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000

This article compares Vagrant and Docker, analyzing their respective use cases and advantages to help readers choose the right tool for managing virtual machines or containers.

What is Vagrant? Differences Between Vagrant and VirtualBox

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000

This article introduces the concept and history of Vagrant, and how to use Vagrant to create and manage virtual machines, emphasizing the advantages of Vagrant over traditional virtual machines.

What is Go? Advantages, Current Status, and Choosing Between Python and Go for Beginners

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000

This article introduces the basic concepts, advantages, and ranking of the Go programming language. It also guides beginners on choosing between learning Python or Go, providing practical learning suggestions and resources.

You Must Know These 17 Docker Best Practices!

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000

This article shares some best practices to follow when writing Dockerfiles and using Docker, including suggestions on multi-stage builds, image optimization, and security.

2021-22 World Quality Report (WQR)

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000

This article presents the key findings and trends from the 2021-22 World Quality Report (WQR), highlighting the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on software quality and testing, and the crucial role of QA in Agile and DevOps.

Polaris - Static Code Analysis

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000

This article introduces the basic concepts of Polaris, the supported programming languages, how to use the SaaS platform, and how to configure and run Polaris for static code analysis. It also provides example YAML configuration files and how to view the analysis results.

How does SonarQube Community Edition integrate with the project

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000

This article explains how to integrate SonarQube Community Edition with Maven, Gradle, and other projects, including the necessary configurations and Jenkins pipeline setup.

Run lcov failed "Can't locate JSON/PP.pm in @INC ..."

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000

This article explains how to resolve the “Can’t locate JSON/PP.pm in @INC …” error when running lcov, including installing missing Perl modules.

SonarQube installation and troubleshootings

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000

This article documents the steps to install SonarQube, configure LDAP, and set up PostgreSQL as the database. It also includes troubleshooting tips for common issues encountered during setup.

How to fix "hidden symbol `__gcov_init' in ../libgcov.a(_gcov.o) is referenced by DSO"

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000

This article explains how to resolve the “hidden symbol `__gcov_init’ in ../libgcov.a(_gcov.o) is referenced by DSO” error when building a project with Gcov, including how to ensure symbols are not hidden.

Add or update Bitbucket build status with REST API

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sun, 25 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000

How to add or update the build status of a specific commit in Bitbucket using its REST API. It includes a shell script example for updating the build status and provides context on when to use this functionality.

About Code Coverage

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000

This article briefly introduces the concept, importance, common metrics, working principle, and mainstream tools of code coverage, emphasizing that code coverage metrics should not be over-relied upon.

Code coverage testing of C/C++ projects using Gcov and LCOV

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sun, 11 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000

This article shares how to use Gcov and LCOV to metrics code coverage for C/C++ projects. It explains the steps to compile, run tests, and generate coverage reports, including example commands and expected outputs.

How to make Jenkins job fail after timeout? (Resolved)

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000

This article explains how to handle Jenkins job timeouts effectively by using try and catch blocks to ensure the job fails correctly when a timeout occurs.

Solving Two Git Clone Failure Issues on AIX

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000

This article documents two issues encountered when using Jenkins for Git clone on AIX and their solutions, including dependent library loading failure and SSH authentication failure.

Resolving Git Large Repository Download Failures on AIX by Removing File Resource Limits

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Resolving Git large repository download failures on AIX due to file size limits by modifying ulimit settings.

Regarding Extremely Slow and Occasional Upload Failures to Artifactory — A Case Study

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Encountered slow upload speeds and occasional failures when uploading artifacts to JFrog Artifactory. This post shares the troubleshooting process and lessons learned.

Resolved problem that ESlint HTML report is not displayed correctly in Jenkins job

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000

This article explains how to resolve the issue of ESlint HTML report not displaying correctly in Jenkins jobs due to Content Security Policy restrictions, including the steps to configure Jenkins to allow the report to load properly.

Branch Naming Convention

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000

This article introduces the conventional branch naming specification, including the purpose of branch names, key points, and basic rules for naming branches in Git. It also provides examples of branch prefixes and their meanings.

How to download the entire folder artifacts when Artifactory "Download Folder functionality is disabled"?

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000

This article explains how to download the entire folder artifacts from JFrog Artifactory when the “Download Folder functionality is disabled”. It provides a workaround using Artifactory REST APIs to retrieve and download artifacts programmatically.

Why Windows Installer pop up? (Resolved)

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000

This article explains a common issue with Windows installers where a pop-up appears unexpectedly, and how to resolve it by correcting the build folder naming convention.

Is Your Python Code Pythonic Enough?

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sun, 28 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000

This article introduces the concept of Pythonic code and demonstrates through examples how to write more concise and elegant Python code, helping developers improve code quality and readability.

Different branches have different default parameters in Jenkins

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000

This article explains how to set different default parameters for different branches in Jenkins multibranch pipelines, allowing for dynamic configuration based on the branch being built.

Thoughts and Practices Based on Google's Code Review Principles

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sat, 20 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000

This article introduces Google’s code review principles and shares practical experience on how to effectively implement code review in a team, including process control and automated checks.

Jenkins upgrade issue "Windows agents won't start" workaround

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000

This article explains how to resolve the issue of Windows agents not starting after upgrading Jenkins, including the necessary steps to update the Windows Slaves plugin and modify configuration files.

What's the difference between result and currentResult in Jenkins?

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000

This article explains the difference between result and currentResult in Jenkins pipelines, including examples of how they behave in both declarative and scripted pipelines.

How to open port 22 and make it listening on Windows

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000

This article explains how to open port 22 on Windows and ensure it is listening, which is necessary for SSH connections. It includes steps to install OpenSSH and configure the firewall.

These settings in Bitbucket/GitHub recommends enable

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Provides a list of recommended settings for Bitbucket and GitHub repositories, including enabling force push rejection, branch protection, tag management, merge checks, and commit message standards.

git sparse-checkout enable and disable

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000

This article explains how to enable and disable git sparse-checkout, including examples of how to configure sparse-checkout for specific directories and how to reset it.

Resolving the Unavailable Code Sign Default Timestamp Server http://timestamp.verisign.com/scripts/timstamp.dll

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000

This article describes how to resolve issues with the unavailable Verisign timestamp server, providing alternative timestamp server addresses to help developers successfully complete code signing.

2020 Year-End Summary

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Time flies, and 2021 is just around the corner. It’s time to summarize my experiences and achievements this year.

2020 was an extraordinary year. The COVID-19 pandemic affected everyone’s life and work.

How to backup Jenkins

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000

This article explains how to backup Jenkins using the ThinBackup plugin and shell scripts, ensuring that your Jenkins configuration and build data are safely stored.

For Those Who Want to Use JFrog Artifactory to Manage Artifacts

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 20:43:46 +0000

This article introduces the concepts, advantages, working principles, and best practices of JFrog Artifactory, helping readers understand how to use Artifactory to manage software artifacts.

Programmer's Self-Cultivation — Git Commit Message and Branch Creation Conventions

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000

This article introduces how to formulate and implement Git commit message and branch creation conventions to improve code quality and team collaboration efficiency.

Publishing a Python Project on GitHub — Things to Note

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000

This article introduces the important aspects to consider when publishing a Python project on GitHub, including project structure, dependency management, and version control.

About Python pip install and versioning

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Explains the behavior of pip install commands with different versioning schemes, including how to handle beta versions and the implications of using --upgrade with specific version numbers.

Update Jira server account avatar with rest API

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000

How to update the avatar of a Jira server account using the REST API, including examples in Python and Postman.

Fixed "Remote session was disconnected because there are no Remote Desktop client access licenses available"

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Fix the RDP connection issue on Windows Server 2012 R2, where the error message indicates that there are no Remote Desktop client access licenses available.

Daily Notes

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Starting August 7, 2020, I would like to start recording some daily/important things in English.

Obtaining Bitbucket Repository Events in Real Time via the generic-webhook-trigger Plugin

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000

This article describes how to use Jenkins’ generic-webhook-trigger plugin to obtain real-time event information from a Bitbucket repository, such as the Pull Request ID.

Jenkins—Executing Shell Scripts—Handling Non-Zero Return Codes

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000

How to handle non-zero return codes from Shell commands in a Jenkins Pipeline to ensure the job shows a successful status even if a command fails.

How to fix ".NET Framework 2.0 or later is required on this computer to run a Jenkins agent as a Windows service"

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Resolve the issue of Jenkins Windows agents not connecting due to missing .NET Framework, including steps to install .NET Framework 3.5 and set up the Jenkins agent service.

Jenkins Top 3 best practice

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Discusses three best practices for Jenkins: Configuration as Code, Shared Libraries, and Multi-Branch Pipeline, highlighting their benefits in terms of transparency, traceability, and self-service builds.

Beyond Coding - The Importance of Writing for Programmers

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sat, 30 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000

This article explores the importance of writing skills for programmers, highlighting the role of communication and expression in career advancement, and sharing personal experiences and insights on writing.

How to Ensure No Syntax Errors Before Submitting a Jenkins Pipeline

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sat, 23 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000

This article introduces two methods to ensure there are no syntax errors before submitting a Jenkins Pipeline using the REST API for syntax validation and using the VSCode plugin for syntax checking.

How to use JMeter to do Performance Testing

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sat, 09 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000

A guide on using JMeter for performance testing, including recording scripts, running tests in GUI and non-GUI modes, and integrating with Jenkins for automated testing.

Bitbucket Webhooks Configuration

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000

How to configure Bitbucket webhooks to trigger Jenkins builds for multi-branch pipelines, ensuring that Jenkins can automatically respond to events like pull requests and branch updates.

Three Ways to Solve the Jenkins Declarative Pipeline "Method code too large" Exception

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000

This article introduces three methods to solve the “Method code too large” exception in Jenkins declarative pipelines, including moving steps outside the pipeline, migrating from declarative to scripted pipelines, and using Shared Libraries.

How to Slim Down Your Git Repository

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000

How to remove unnecessary files and history from a Git repository to reduce its size, providing two methods using BFG Repo Cleaner or git filter-branch.

A Free C/C++ Static Code Analysis Tool—Cppcheck—Integrated with Jenkins

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sun, 16 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000

This article introduces the installation, usage, and integration of Cppcheck with Jenkins to improve C/C++ code quality and static analysis capabilities.

2019 Year-End Summary

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Time flies, and it’s already the third day of 2020. Looking back on 2019, my keyword for the year is: “tried my best”.

This is my second year as a software engineer. Although my title is SE (Software Engineer), my main work involves product building and release, and the implementation of CI/CD/DevOps (self-proclaimed jack-of-all-trades). Let me briefly record my work “achievements” in 2019.

Git History Statistics Generator

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000

GitStats, a Git history statistics generation tool written in Python, can generate detailed code submission statistical reports to help developers analyze project activity and contributor information.

Beijing 48 Hours — A DevOps Training Camp Experience

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000

A record of my experience attending the JFrog DevOps training camp in Beijing, sharing training content, personal feelings, and reflections on future work.

Getting Started with JFrog Artifactory

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000

JFrog Artifactory is a powerful binary repository manager. This article introduces its installation, upgrade, and usage.

How to Set Up NFS Sharing and Mount on Different Platforms—Windows/Linux/Unix

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000

This article introduces the steps and commands for setting up NFS sharing and mounting it on different platforms (Windows/Linux/Unix).

Resolving the "Could not read from remote repository" Issue

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sun, 01 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Resolving the “Could not read from remote repository” error encountered when cloning code using Git, analyzing the causes, and providing solutions.

Git Commit Squash

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000

How to squash multiple Git commits into a single commit, both locally and remotely, using interactive rebase and merge strategies in Bitbucket.

Jenkins Multibranch Pipeline

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Discusses the use of Jenkins Multibranch Pipeline to manage multiple branches in a project, enabling parallel builds for pull requests and efficient code review processes.

A Code Coverage Tool - Squish Coco use examples

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Tue, 21 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000

introduction to Squish Coco, a code coverage tool, with examples of how to set it up and use it in Visual Studio for C++ projects.

Code Coverage tools of C/C++

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Tue, 21 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Code Coverage is a measurement of how many lines, statements, or blocks of your code are tested using your suite of automated tests. It’s an essential metric to understand the quality of your QA efforts.

Jenkins Linux agent configuration

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sun, 12 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Provides a step-by-step guide on how to configure a Jenkins Linux agent, including setting up the Java runtime, creating the node, and troubleshooting common issues.

Jenkins Windows agent configuration

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sun, 12 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Provides a step-by-step guide on how to configure a Jenkins Windows agent, including setting up the Java runtime, creating the node, and troubleshooting common issues.

From Tester to Developer

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Reflections and summaries of my five months transitioning from testing to development - work, learning, and life.

Why I Switched from Testing to Development After 9 Years

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sat, 21 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0000

This article documents my experience and insights from transitioning from testing to development. I share my learning and work arrangements during paternity leave, including reading books, participating in open-source projects, and physical exercise, emphasizing how to maintain learning and growth while caring for a family.

My Perspective on Senior Test Engineers

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Sun, 06 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000

This article outlines the skills and experience required for a senior test engineer, including testing theories, business acumen, tool proficiency, and coding abilities, helping readers understand how to become an excellent senior test engineer.

Overcoming Workplace Frustrations

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000

How to adjust your mindset and focus on work itself when facing setbacks, rather than getting overly entangled in interpersonal relationships.

Modifying Hexo Theme Code Highlighting

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Hexo’s default theme uses black code highlighting. Want a different style? This article explains how to modify Hexo theme code highlighting styles.

Xianpeng Shen's Resume

xianpeng.shen@gmail.com (Xianpeng Shen) — Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

About Me

DevOps / AI engineer based in Vilnius, Lithuania. Sixteen years in software engineering, from QA and test automation to DevOps, with build, release, and delivery automation at Rocket Software since 2015. My current focus is enterprise agentic applications: AI that takes on real engineering tasks under controlled workflows.