ITNEXT·1yStop Building Platforms Nobody Uses: Pick the Right Kubernetes Abstraction with GitOps
Building effective Kubernetes platforms requires understanding developer pain points and reducing complexity. Many internal developer platforms fail due to low adoption and increased cognitive load. Tools like Kro, Score, and GitOps can create efficient abstractions, streamline workflows, and improve developer satisfaction. The key is to select the right tools and abstraction layers empathetically.
ITNEXT·1yFrom CI to Kubernetes Catalog: Building a Composable Platform with GitOps and vCluster
This post provides a comprehensive guide for platform engineers to build reusable and self-service Kubernetes environments using GitOps and vCluster. It emphasizes a modular approach, similar to construction, applying principles like standardization, automation, and reusable patterns. The post explores how tools like Helm, Score, Kro, and Argo CD can be integrated into creating a scalable Internal Developer Platform. Developers are empowered with pre-built templates and abstraction layers, minimizing complexity and effort when deploying applications.
Devtron·1y21 Essential K8s Deployment Best Practices You Must Know
Discover 21 essential best practices for deploying applications on Kubernetes, focusing on optimization, security, scaling, and observability. These practices ensure reliability and efficiency in cloud-native environments. Learn about tools and techniques such as Helm charts, taints and tolerations, pod placement, resource management, and GitOps for streamlined workflows.
ITNEXT·1yBuild Your Own SaaS Cloud Platform with Kamaji and GitOps
Explore how Kamaji, GitOps, and Kubernetes can enable the creation of a scalable SaaS cloud platform with multi-tenancy features. Understand the architectural strategies of cloud providers like Civo and STACKIT, which leverage lightweight Kubernetes distributions and efficient infrastructure utilization to offer cost-effective solutions. The post details Kamaji's capabilities, highlighting its use for control plane management, and how it integrates with other tools like Argo CD and Sveltos for effective automation and resource management in Kubernetes environments.
DevOps·52wCloud Skills 2025: It’s not just about tools. It’s about knowing what really matters.
Cloud skills are evolving, emphasizing the importance of understanding why tools matter rather than just knowing their names. Key areas of focus include mastering multi-cloud fluency, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevSecOps, observability, GitOps, FinOps, and scripting. Engineers should aim to build foundational skills that endure beyond fleeting trends.