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Docker Compose Alternatives for Kubernetes: Skaffold

If you’re developing apps that run in Kubernetes, running them locally with Docker Compose may seem like a simple solution. But it can cause problems, as your local environment will be very different from how your apps run production.

Jun 15, 2021  ·  5 min read

Learn About Kubernetes and Cloud Native on Cloudnative.tv

The CNCF created a Twitch channel called Cloudnative.tv for coverage of KubeCon EU 2021. Now the channel is launching ten new streaming shows about Kubernetes and other Cloud Native technologies.

Jun 10, 2021  ·  4 min read

Development in Kubernetes - Local vs. Remote Clusters

Containerization is on an upward trajectory when it comes to enterprise adoption. This is primarily due to how containers solve the problem of application delivery and portability.

Jun 9, 2021  ·  11 min read

Docker Compose Alternatives for Kubernetes: Tilt

Many engineers developing apps that run in Kubernetes use Docker Compose for their local environment, but a lot of great alternatives are out there that make developing against a Kubernetes cluster fast and easy.

Jun 8, 2021  ·  4 min read

11 of the Best Open-Source Kubernetes Tools - 2021 Edition

Nearly everyone touching cloud infrastructure in 2021 is familiar with the Kubernetes project. Put simply, Kubernetes is an incredibly powerful platform for container orchestration. But in my opinion, Kubernetes, more than anything, is a collection of best practices baked into a system that can scale from a Raspberry Pi up to the largest Fortune 500 infrastructure.

May 27, 2021  ·  10 min read

vcluster Inception Video

Running a virtual cluster inside a Kubernetes cluster is cool, but running a virtual cluster inside a virtual cluster is some real inception. Watch this YouTube video to see how you can do this with our open source virtual cluster tool called vcluster, or read the transcript below if you prefer.

May 24, 2021  ·  5 min read

KubeCon Europe 2021 Wrapup

The event formally known as KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2021 – Virtual was held online from May 5-7. This was my third straight virtual KubeCon and I enjoyed it a lot.

May 12, 2021  ·  16 min read

jsPolicy Launch Video

We’re very excited to announce our new open source tool for managing policies in Kubernetes called jsPolicy. Watch this YouTube video for more info and a demo, or read the transcript below if you prefer.

May 7, 2021  ·  7 min read

Improving Developer Productivity with DevSpace

What makes developers happy and productive? If you talk to people who work in the tech industry, they will likely all have opinions on it, but there’s no clear, shared definition of developer productivity.

Apr 28, 2021  ·  7 min read

Meet Rich Burroughs

Hi, I’m Rich Burroughs, and I’ve just joined Loft Labs as a Senior Developer Advocate. I’m very excited to be here, and I’d like to share a bit about why I joined the team.

Apr 5, 2021  ·  3 min read

Kubernetes Probes: Startup, Liveness, Readiness

Kubernetes has been disruptive due to the scalability, velocity, portability, and observability it adds to cloud deployments. While it brings a whole ecosystem of great features and options and eases complex deployment, it also has its own challenges.

Feb 15, 2021  ·  7 min read

Kubernetes Startup Probes - Examples & Common Pitfalls

Kubernetes brought an excellent deployment platform to work on. Even monolithic applications can be run in a container. For some of these monolithic applications and for some microservices, a slow start is a problem.

Feb 9, 2021  ·  6 min read