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Simplexity in Cloud Systems – From Concept to Practice

Eat less and exercise more, and you’ll lose weight – Simple, right? This was my key takeaway from Dr. Werner Vogels’ keynote last year (AWS re:Invent 2024).  Strange? Not really. Let’s break it down. What was the key point derived from the keynote? Let’s refresh: Dr. Werner Vogels emphasized that managing complexity is essential for […]

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I Do Pretend(IDP) to be a Platform!

Developer experience is one of the trendiest buzzwords in today’s tech landscape, but what does it actually mean? More importantly, how did we get here? It didn’t happen overnight; it was a series of developments and growing complexities that led us to this point. Let’s break it down. It started with four key factors driving […]

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Not Everything is a Platform – Certainly Not a Tech Platform!

In today’s digital world, platform technologies are revolutionizing industries, but the term “platform” has become so widely misused that its true meaning often gets lost. From platform shoes to technical jargon, everything claims to be a platform. But let’s pause—what truly qualifies as a tech platform? The dictionary defines a platform as “a raised level […]

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Is Kubernetes Complex, Tedious, or a Game-Changer?

Kubernetes has taken the IT world by storm, with organizations, developers, and contributors either using, evaluating, or debating it. It powers modern applications, drives container orchestration, and fuels job opportunities across the tech ecosystem. But here’s the burning question: Is Kubernetes worth the complexity it introduces? This article isn’t just another exploration of Kubernetes. It’s […]

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AWS Re:Invent Talks — Update 9 — Platform Engineering

Picture credit – CNCF Article Link Mentioned below With the rapid evolution of cloud technologies, Platform Engineering is key for companies to stay competitive. It simplifies adapting to new tech, streamlines development, and fosters innovation. This way, companies can launch products faster, scale easily, and stay reliable in a fast-paced market. This highlights the critical necessity of […]

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Simple Practices, Big Security Gains – Essential Basics for Securing Kubernetes Clusters

In today’s fast-paced DevSecOps world, even small oversights can lead to significant vulnerabilities. What if you could avoid bigger mistakes by mastering a few fundamental security constructs? This article breaks down the basics of SELinux, SecComp, Namespaces, and Control Groups (cgroups)—essential tools that can safeguard your Kubernetes clusters and protect your systems from cybersecurity attacks. […]

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