Best of Cloud Native — March 2025

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   Flink·1y

   Apache Flink 2.0.0: A new Era of Real-Time Data Processing

   Apache Flink 2.0.0 marks a significant release in the Flink series, introducing new features and architectural enhancements for real-time data processing. Key highlights include Disaggregated State Management, Materialized Tables, and deep integration with Apache Paimon for streaming lakehouse architectures. The release focuses on improving performance, scalability, and resource efficiency, making real-time computing more accessible and practical for diverse use cases. It also includes a new DataStream V2 API and removes several deprecated APIs, resulting in backward-incompatible changes.

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   InfoWorld·1y

   The key new features in .NET 10

   Microsoft has released the first preview of .NET 10, focusing on performance and reliability improvements. Key updates include an enhanced JIT engine in the runtime, devirtualization of array interfaces, and support for new x64 instructions. ASP.NET Core in .NET 10 now treats Blazor scripts as static assets and embraces OpenAPI 3.1.1 for better API documentation. New features like numeric string sorting and improved zip archive support aim to boost developer productivity.

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   ITNEXT·1y

   Platformless: How Choreo Built a Secure Kubernetes Platform with GitOps

   Choreo, by WSO2, is an open-source Internal Developer Platform (IDP) built on Kubernetes and more than 20 Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) tools. It aims to provide a secure, scalable, and developer-friendly environment by automating Kubernetes tasks and offering features such as secure defaults, network security, GitOps-based deployments, and enterprise-grade compliance. Choreo enables developers to focus on code while handling infrastructure concerns, thereby streamlining software delivery and security enforcement.

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   strongdm·1y

   What Are Microservices in Kubernetes? Architecture, Example & More

   Microservices in Kubernetes involve breaking down applications into small, independent services running in containers, making them more scalable and resilient. This guide covers principles, deployment strategies, and security best practices for managing microservices in Kubernetes. Key areas include transitioning from monolithic architectures, core design principles, the role of containers, and real-world examples. Automated scaling, service discovery, load balancing, and robust security measures like RBAC and secrets management are also discussed to ensure efficient and secure operations.

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