API Development
DevOps has revolutionized software development and deployment, but as the complexity of modern cloud-native technologies increases, it has become evident that the current approach has limitations and inefficiencies. As a technology leader myself, it’s become increasingly clear to me that the traditional role of DevOps may not survive in the future if we can’t overcome our current challenges and struggles to automate.
I believe DevOps leaders need to get on board with the latest evolution of DevOps to adapt and overcome some of these challenges in order to keep pace with ever-changing technology demands. The answer is here, and it starts with platform engineering.
Challenge #1- Too Little Automation
March 28, 2024 | 9 min read
Kubernetes API Gateway
Both labels and annotations are ways to attach metadata to objects in Kubernetes. But when should you use one versus the other?
The Kubernetes documentation is somewhat opaque on this subject:
March 27, 2024 | 3 min read
Kubernetes API Gateway
In the modern cloud native ecosystem, Kubernetes is the go-to choice for container orchestration with its ability to easily manage and scale containerized applications. At its core, Kubernetes can be seen as a distributed system where independent nodes (containers) come together to present a unified, cohesive environment to users.
However, one major issue that arises in such architectures is networking. How do ports get allocated? How do containers communicate with each other? How does the outside world communicate with the containers? These are some of the questions that need to be answered to understand networking in Kubernetes.
Let’s break down the Kubernetes networking model and provide a comprehensive understanding of how networking works in Kubernetes. You will understand four major areas where issues arise in Kubernetes as it concerns networking and common strategies for addressing them. By the end of this article, you will have the necessary skills to troubleshoot networking issues in Kubernetes like a pro.
March 26, 2024 | 14 min read
Article
Explore the transformative relationship between AI and DevOps, highlighting developers' roles and platform engineering's impact on AI advancements.
March 25, 2024 | 6 min read
Article
Imagine a popular e-commerce platform that relies on distributed network systems to handle thousands of transactions per second. Developers, in their pursuit of building a seamless user experience, make certain assumptions about the network infrastructure that powers their platform. However, these assumptions can prove detrimental to underlying network infrastructure if not carefully examined and accounted for. As the old saying goes when you assume you make an “*ss out of u and me,” and when that’s applied to the complex world of network technology–that mess gets even greater.
These assumptions, known as the Fallacies of Distributed Network Systems, can lead to critical errors and vulnerabilities if not properly addressed. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into each of these fallacies, exploring their effects and providing practical solutions to mitigate their impact.
March 22, 2024 | 12 min read
API Development
Explore API Federation: the key to a cohesive, standardized API that promotes flexibility and agility within your service ecosystem.
March 21, 2024 | 8 min read
