Article Submission Guidelines
Writers must select one Topic and one Article Format when submitting an article.
Eligibility
Writers must be legally permitted to submit and publish their content. If a contributor is under the age of 18, additional consent from a parent or legal guardian may be required before publication.
By submitting an article, the writer confirms that they have the right to submit the content and agree to the applicable Writer Guidelines and Terms of Use.
1. Select a Topic
Choose the topic that best represents the primary subject of your article.
AI & Emerging Tech
Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, AI agents, LLMs, machine learning, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, emerging developer tools, automation, and new technology trends.
Learn more: /categories/ai-emerging-tech
Cloud Architecture
Cloud architecture, system design, distributed systems, scalability, reliability, high availability, cloud migrations, multi-cloud, hybrid cloud, AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
Learn more: /categories/cloud-architecture
Software Engineering
Programming languages, application development, APIs, frameworks, algorithms, software design, testing, performance, Python, Go, Java, C++, .NET, JavaScript, and related engineering topics.
Learn more: /categories/software-engineering
DevOps & SRE
CI/CD, observability, monitoring, incident management, reliability engineering, automation, release engineering, GitOps, operational practices, and production troubleshooting.
Learn more: /categories/devops-sre
Platform & IaC
Platform engineering, Infrastructure as Code, Terraform, Ansible, developer platforms, cloud provisioning, configuration management, internal developer platforms, and infrastructure automation.
Learn more: /categories/platform-iac
Security & Networking
Cloud security, IAM, authentication, authorization, application security, network architecture, firewalls, VPCs, DNS, load balancing, zero trust, security automation, and vulnerability management.
Learn more: /categories/security-networking
Serverless & Containers
Kubernetes, Docker, container platforms, Cloud Run, serverless computing, functions, container orchestration, microservices, and container deployment patterns.
Learn more: /categories/serverless-containers
2. Select an Article Format
Technical Article
Use this format when explaining a technical concept, architecture, technology, design pattern, engineering problem, or technical solution.
Examples:
- How Kubernetes networking works
- Understanding Google Cloud IAM
- Cloud Run architecture patterns
- Terraform module design best practices
- Comparing REST and GraphQL
A Technical Article does not necessarily require readers to follow step-by-step instructions.
Tutorial / How-To
Use this format when teaching readers how to perform a specific technical task.
The article should normally include:
- Objective
- Prerequisites
- Step-by-step instructions
- Commands or code where appropriate
- Verification or expected results
- Troubleshooting information when applicable
Examples:
- How to deploy a Go application to Cloud Run
- How to create a GKE cluster using Terraform
- How to configure GitHub Actions for GCP
- How to build a REST API using Python
POC / Hands-On Lab
Use this format for a working Proof of Concept, experiment, prototype, or hands-on implementation demonstrating that a technology, architecture, integration, or idea works.
A POC article should normally contain:
- Problem or objective
- Architecture or solution overview
- Technologies used
- Prerequisites
- Implementation steps
- Configuration or code
- Testing procedure
- Actual or expected results
- Known limitations
- Cleanup instructions when cloud resources are created
Examples:
- Build an AI agent using Gemini and Cloud Run
- Connect Cloud Run to an on-premises database
- Deploy PostgreSQL on Kubernetes using Helm
- Create a multi-region serverless architecture
- Build a Terraform POC for Private Service Connect
3. Writer Acknowledgement
Before selecting Submit for Review, the writer must acknowledge all requirements:
- ☑ I tested or verified the technical instructions in this article.
- ☑ This article is original or I have permission to publish the content.
- ☑ External sources are properly referenced.
- ☑ No confidential customer, employer, or proprietary information is included.
- ☑ No passwords, credentials, API keys, access tokens, private project information, or personal information are exposed.
- ☑ Images, diagrams, screenshots, and code are mine, appropriately licensed, or properly attributed.
- ☑ AI-generated or AI-assisted information has been reviewed and technically verified.
- ☑ Sponsorships, affiliate relationships, or commercial interests are disclosed where applicable.
- ☑ I reviewed the final article for technical accuracy, clarity, and readability.