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2025

  • 4 min read

Supercharge Network Automation with GraphQL: One Query to Rule Them All

Network automation is evolving rapidly, and one of the most exciting developments is the adoption of GraphQL as a query language for APIs. Modern tools are embracing GraphQL, making it easier than ever to fetch exactly the data you need—no more chaining multiple REST API calls or wrestling with pagination. In this post, I'll show you how to leverage GraphQL for powerful, efficient network automation workflows, with practical examples for platforms like Nautobot, OpsMill, and more.

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Local Ansible Role Test Environment

I develop my Ansible roles, synced to GitHub, locally and test them before they get tagged for Ansible Galaxy. This blog shows how to set up a development environment in your favorite IDE (Visual Studio Code, Cursor AI, or your preference) and create a local test playbook synced to your roles—no Galaxy upload required!

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pyATS Testing Tutorial

pyATS (Python Automated Test System) is a powerful, open-source Python framework originally developed by Cisco for network testing and validation. With the Genie library, pyATS can parse, learn, and compare network device states, making it a must-have tool for network engineers and automation professionals. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to install pyATS, create a testbed, run your first test, and use Genie for network state validation.