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Automate Semantic Versioning with Conventional Commits in Python

Automatically bump a semantic version based on conventional commit messages (feat, fix, BREAKING CHANGE) and write the new version to a file.

semantic-versioning conventional-commits automation
Python
import re
from pathlib import Path


def get_next_version(current: str, commit_messages: list[str]) -> str:
    """Return the next semantic version based on conventional commit messages."""
    major, minor, patch = map(int, current.split("."))
    if any(msg.startswith("BREAKING CHANGE") for msg in commit_messages):
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How to Mock Canary Deployment Traffic Split in Python

Simulate a canary deployment's stable/canary traffic split using deterministic request hashing to mock rollout behavior with precise percentage control.

canary-deployment traffic-split simulation
Python
class CanaryDeployment:
    def __init__(self, stable_weight: float = 0.9, canary_weight: float = 0.1):
        self.stable_weight = stable_weight
        self.canary_weight = canary_weight
        self.total_weight = stable_weight + canary_weight

    def route_request(self, request_id: int) -> str:
        """Route …
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How to Mock Kubernetes Secret Mounts in Python

Create and inspect a mock Kubernetes secret volume mount using the official client library and unittest.mock.

kubernetes mock testing
Python
import json
from kubernetes import client, config, watch
from unittest.mock import Mock, patch

def create_mock_mount_spec():
    """Create a mock Kubernetes secret volume mount."""
    mock_client = Mock()
    mock_client.api_version = "v1"
    mock_client.kind = "Secret"
    mock_client.metadata = {"name": "my-secre…
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