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The Definitive Guide to Microservices

The Definitive Guide to Microservices

Microservices are a way to design applications as a collection of small, independent services, each focusing on specific business functions. They ensure scalability, flexibility, and ease of maintenance by allowing individual services to operate and be updated autonomously. In this guide, we will break down what microservices are, how they

Kubernetes HPA: Mastering Horizontal Pod Autoscaler Basics and Best Practices

Kubernetes HPA: Mastering Horizontal Pod Autoscaler Basics and Best Practices

Kubernetes Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA) automatically adjusts the number of pod replicas in your Kubernetes cluster based on CPU or memory usage metrics. This capability ensures your application remains responsive and performs well under varying traffic loads. In this article, we will cover the basics of Kubernetes HPA, how it

kubectl logs: How to Get Pod Logs in Kubernetes (With Examples)?

Kubernetes Logs

kubectl logs: How to Get Pod Logs in Kubernetes (With Examples)

Kubernetes is a container orchestration tool used to deploy and manage containerized applications. Like any software, these applications can sometimes fail or not perform as expected due to various reasons. When such failures occur, it’s important to identify and rectify the issue quickly. One key aspect of troubleshooting involves

Should I Use Kubernetes?

Should I Use Kubernetes?

In the DevOps world, container orchestration is often synonymous with Kubernetes, a platform for deploying and managing container-based workloads in production. Since its debut in 2014, Kubernetes has seen a meteoric rise in its adoption and popularity. Despite being a relatively new technology, it is now used by a vast

No More kubectl Commands — Just Talk to Your Kubernetes Cluster in Natural Language

No More kubectl Commands — Just Talk to Your Kubernetes Cluster in Natural Language

Ever typed something like: kubectl get pods -n default -l app=nginx And then paused… “Wait, what was the label again?” What if you could just ask: >>> how's my nginx app doing? …and your terminal figured out the rest? Thanks to kubectl-ai, Kubernetes can now

Do You Need a Degree to Be a DevOps Engineer? A 2025 Guide

Do You Need a Degree to Be a DevOps Engineer? A 2025 Guide

The Myth vs. The Reality When you think of a DevOps Engineer, you might picture someone with a shiny Computer Science degree from a top-tier university. That was the old rulebook. In today’s cloud-powered, open-source-fueled, community-driven tech world… the rules have changed. 👉 The truth? A degree is nice to

Kubernetes 1.33: Top 5 Features of “Octarine

Kubernetes 1.33: Top 5 Features of “Octarine

The wait is over—Kubernetes 1.33 has officially arrived, and it’s packed with magical new improvements for developers and operators alike. Code-named “Octarine”, a nod to the mythical “color of magic” from Terry Pratchett’s Discworldnovels, this release continues Kubernetes’ steady momentum of delivering a scalable, secure, and

Day 7: Your Kubernetes Learning Roadmap — What’s Next After the Basics?

Day 7: Your Kubernetes Learning Roadmap — What’s Next After the Basics?

Congratulations! You’ve made it through: * Containers & Docker * Pods * Nodes & Clusters * Deployments & ReplicaSets * Services * ConfigMaps & Secrets You’ve just unlocked the foundation of Kubernetes. But Kubernetes is big. It’s normal to now think: “What do I do next? How do I go from basics to

Day 6: ConfigMaps & Secrets — Managing App Settings and Sensitive Data in Kubernetes

Day 6: ConfigMaps & Secrets — Managing App Settings and Sensitive Data in Kubernetes

Let’s Begin With What You Might Know In traditional apps — whether Node.js, Python, Java, or others — you’ve probably done this before: DB_USERNAME=admin DB_PASSWORD=1234 APP_ENV=production * .env files * Docker run commands * Cloud config panels And sometimes… you (accidentally or lazily) hardcode passwords into

Day 5: Kubernetes Services — How Your App Gets a Stable IP or URL

Day 5: Kubernetes Services — How Your App Gets a Stable IP or URL

Let’s Start With What You Might Know By now, you’ve launched a container, wrapped it in a Pod, deployed it using a Deployment, and scaled it up to multiple Pods. But here’s the next problem: “Okay, my app is running inside Kubernetes… but how do I access

Day 4: Deployments & ReplicaSets — How Kubernetes Runs and Manages Your App

Day 4: Deployments & ReplicaSets — How Kubernetes Runs and Manages Your App

Let’s Begin With What You Might Know So far, we’ve talked about: * How Kubernetes runs containers inside Pods * How those Pods live on Nodes inside a Cluster * And how the Control Plane decides what happens where Now imagine this: You’ve built a great app. You package it

Day 3: Understanding Nodes, Clusters & the Kubernetes Control Plane

Day 3: Understanding Nodes, Clusters & the Kubernetes Control Plane

Let’s Begin With What You Might Know So far, you know that Kubernetes runs your apps inside containers, but not directly. It runs Pods, which wrap around those containers. But now the question is… “Where are these Pods actually running?” “Who decides when, where, and how they run?” To

Day 2: What Are Pods in Kubernetes? And Why Doesn’t It Just Run Containers?

Day 2: What Are Pods in Kubernetes? And Why Doesn’t It Just Run Containers?

Let’s Start With What You Might Know In the Day 1 blog, we introduced containers as a way to package apps with everything they need to run anywhere. And you may have heard that Kubernetes manages containers. So naturally, you might think… 💬 “Kubernetes = Runs containers, right?” Well… yes, but

Kubernetes Basics in a Week – Day 1: What Is Kubernetes and Why Should You Care?

Kubernetes Basics in a Week – Day 1: What Is Kubernetes and Why Should You Care?

Let’s Begin With What You Might Already Know If you’ve ever created a website, built a backend API, or even deployed a simple app on your laptop or a cloud service, you know this: * Apps need to run somewhere — a laptop, a server, or in the cloud * You

Introducing KodeKloud Notes App: Your Ultimate Learning Companion

Introducing KodeKloud Notes App: Your Ultimate Learning Companion

Learning Kubernetes and DevOps can be challenging, especially when juggling multiple resources—watching videos, switching between slides, and trying to copy commands from PDFs. We get it. That’s why we built KodeKloud Notes—a centralized, interactive, and user-friendly platform where you can access all the essential text-based content from

DevOps Decoded: Expert Answers to Your Questions (Part 03)

DevOps Decoded: Expert Answers to Your Questions (Part 03)

This blog post is the 3rd installment in our DevOps Decoded series, featuring expert Q&A from our recent webinar: Mind the Gap: DevOps Skill Assessment Made Simple. If you missed it, you can still register to watch the recording. 👉 Don’t forget to check out Part 1 and

DevOps Decoded: DevOps Skills Gap Webinar Q&A - Part 02

DevOps Decoded: DevOps Skills Gap Webinar Q&A - Part 02

This blog post is the 2nd in our DevOps Decoded series, featuring expert Q&A from our recent webinar: Mind the Gap: DevOps Skill Assessment Made Simple. If you missed it, register to watch the recording. 📖 Read Part 1 Part 2: DevOps with AI Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming

DevOps Decoded: DevOps Skills Gap Webinar Q&A - Part 01

DevOps Decoded: DevOps Skills Gap Webinar Q&A - Part 01

This blog post is the first in our DevOps Decoded series, featuring expert Q&A from our recent webinar: Mind The Gap: DevOps Skill Assessment Made Simple. If you missed it, register to watch the recording. Part 1: DevOps Implementation and Strategy Organizations of all sizes face significant challenges

Gateway API Explained: The Future of Kubernetes Networking

Gateway API Explained: The Future of Kubernetes Networking

Kubernetes has transformed how we build and manage cloud-native applications. But when it comes to networking — especially handling ingress traffic — the traditional Ingress API has shown limitations. That’s where the Gateway API steps in — a powerful evolution designed to handle modern traffic routing needs with more flexibility, extensibility, and

Running AI/ML Workloads on Kubernetes Using Kubeflow: A Beginner’s Guide

Running AI/ML Workloads on Kubernetes Using Kubeflow: A Beginner’s Guide

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are transforming industries — from healthcare and finance to retail and transportation. But as models become more complex and datasets grow larger, data scientists and engineers need powerful, scalable, and automated infrastructure to manage their workloads. Kubernetes and Kubeflow. In this beginner-friendly guide, we’

Mastering Multi-Cloud: Why It’s the Future of Cloud Computing

Mastering Multi-Cloud: Why It’s the Future of Cloud Computing

Introduction Multi-cloud – the practice of using multiple cloud providers and platforms for different workloads – is quickly becoming a cornerstone of modern enterprise IT strategy. Instead of relying on a single cloud vendor, businesses are distributing their applications and services across a mix of public and private clouds to best meet

The Ultimate DevOps Roadmap for 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide to Mastering DevOps

The Ultimate DevOps Roadmap for 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide to Mastering DevOps

DevOps has become one of the most in-demand skill sets in the tech industry, playing a crucial role in modern software development and operations. As companies move towards automation, cloud-native technologies, and faster deployments, the need for skilled DevOps professionals continues to grow. But where do you start? How do

Can Anyone Learn DevOps?

Can Anyone Learn DevOps?

The demand for DevOps has skyrocketed in the past few years, and many IT professionals, students, and even those from non-technical backgrounds are wondering: Can anyone learn DevOps? The short answer is yes, but let’s break it down into what it truly takes to become proficient in DevOps and