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Infrastructure-as-Code

What is Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)?

Infrastructure-as-code (IaC) is a concept that has revolutionized the way IT infrastructure is managed and deployed. By using IaC, infrastructure is treated like a software application where its attributes are written through code. In this article, we will be talking about Infrastructure-as-code, what it is, and how it can help

What Is Containerization?

What Is Containerization?

Containerization is a modern technology that has drastically transformed the software deployment process. It involves packaging software applications and all their dependencies into a single, self-contained unit known as a container. So, what is a container? A container is a package containing all the necessary components required to run an

Top 10 Developer Tools in 2023

Developer Tools

Top 10 Developer Tools in 2023

Hey there, fellow developers! Whether you're just starting out or you've been coding for years, having the right tools is essential for getting the job done efficiently and effectively. That's why we've put together this list of the top 10 developer tools that every programmer should know about. Let's get

What Is GitOps? Deployment Strategies & Advantages Explained.

What Is GitOps? Deployment Strategies & Advantages Explained.

GitOps is a term that has been around for a while but has recently gained popularity in the DevOps and software engineering communities. GitOps takes DevOps best practices, such as collaboration, version control, and compliance, and applies them to infrastructure automation. So, let's start by understanding DevOps. DevOps is a

Top 10 Programming Languages in 2023

Programming Languages

Top 10 Programming Languages in 2023

The world is in a state of constant change and technological advancements are consistently being made. Nowadays, a growing number of organizations and industries rely on computers, applications, and the internet to conduct their day-to-day operations. Consequently, there is a significant increase in demand for IT professionals who can write

Keep Updated About New Technology

DevOps technologies

How To Keep Updated About New Technology

Introduction Human nature dictates that we should always be moving forward, and for the better. This is the core trait that drives our constant pursuit of innovation. The IT industry always offers something new around the corner, always something much better than the previous iteration, something that revolutionizes our way

Learn Coding for Beginners

10 Tips to Learn Coding for Beginners in 2023

What’s up, guys? In this article, I’ll be sharing some tips and practices that will allow you to learn to code much faster. We’ll also go through some of the things that senior software engineers wish they have avoided when they were just starting out. Watch our

Updates to Service Accounts in Kubernetes v1.22 and v1.24

Service Acounts

Updates to Service Accounts in Kubernetes v1.22 and v1.24

What Is a Service Account? There are two types of accounts in Kubernetes: user accounts and service accounts. User accounts are for humans, for example, admins, or developers. They can use such accounts to gain access to the cluster or make changes to it. An example of this is whenever

DevOps Certifications

Docker certification

Top 5 DevOps Certifications in 2023

Introduction Various industries worldwide rely on badges or licenses to determine an individual's skills, credibility, and reliability in their profession. A driver's license for your taxi driver. A license for dentists, doctors, and nurses in hospitals. A license for forklift operators. For these professions, being licensed is the global standard.

Kubernetes Learning Curve

Kubernetes Learning

Kubernetes Learning Curve: How Hard It is to Learn K8s?

Introduction Kubernetes has been around for quite some time. Since then, it has revolutionized the way companies serve their applications to their clients. An app in a container is easy to move around. And it's also easy to clone. Kubernetes can create more containers with that app inside (scale up)

Kubernetes v1.24 Stargazer: What's new?

Kubernetes v1.24 Stargazer: What's new?

Introduction Kubernetes v1.24 was released last May 24, 2022. In this article, we will go through notable changes, improvements, breaking removals, and deprecations. It should give you all the information you need to prepare your cluster for this upgrade. Significant Changes 1. Complete removal of Dockershim component Docker has

What Is CKAD and Why Should You Consider Taking It?

What Is CKAD and Why Should You Consider Taking It?

Introduction Skills in container technologies are relevant now more than ever. According to The 10th Annual Open Source Jobs Report, Cloud and Container technologies make the top 1 rank in terms of in-demand skills for IT professionals and this upwards trend is seen to continue in the next decade. One

CKAD, CKA, and CKS - New PSI Exam Environment

Kubernetes exam

CKAD, CKA, and CKS - New PSI Exam Environment

Introduction The Linux Foundation introduced significant updates in June 2022 with regard to the platform where we take the certification exams for Kubernetes including CKA, CKS, and CKAD. In Kubernetes certification exams, preparation is key and can be the deciding factor between a pass or a fail. In this article,

Reasons To Learn DevOps

Top 10 Reasons To Learn DevOps

Introduction DevOps has become the recent phenomenon of how software is delivered in the last decade. It evolved from different innovations and philosophies through the years. The word DevOps came from the amalgamation of words with DEV meaning development and OPS meaning operations. And what it all boils down to

Create A Simple Python Web Application

Create A Simple Python Web Application That Interacts With Your Kubernetes Cluster

Introduction In this article, we will be creating a very simple web application using the popular python web framework, Django that can interact with your kubernetes cluster. One of the main reasons why you would want to develop something like this is if you want some of your users (perhaps

DevOps Vs Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) Vs GitOps

Infrastructure as code

DevOps Vs Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) Vs GitOps

Introduction In this article, we will be discussing what DevOps, Infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and GitOps are and what sets them apart. If you are someone who is already working in the field or that manages software infrastructure, you may have encountered these terms thrown around. All of these have similar aims:

Container Runtime Interfaces In K8s

Container Runtime Interfaces In K8s

Introduction In this article, we will be discussing what a container runtime interface (CRI) is, why is it important and what functionality it adds to Kubernetes. What are Container Runtimes? You may have read about and heard the terms describing Kubernetes as a “container orchestration tool” that is actually right