DevOps & SRE notes

Build custom OpenTelemetry Collector Distributions from manifest files with a local build utility, Docker, Google Cloud Build, or a GitHub Action.

https://github.com/observIQ/otel-distro-builder

Application lifecycle orchestration

https://github.com/akuity/kargo

This in-depth exploration shows how to deploy flexible and custom setups of AnythingLLM on Kubernetes. The text is perfect for those who want to run their own private AI-powered document chatbot.
https://itnext.io/deploy-flexible-and-custom-setups-with-anything-llm-on-kubernetes-a2b5687f2bcc

In his recent study, Smidt.dev reflects on his first year of self-employment, sharing valuable lessons learned about productivity and personal growth. This introspective look offers a candid perspective on the challenges and rewards of being your own boss.
https://blog.smidt.dev/posts/0003/

Build Real-Time Knowledge Graphs for AI Agents

https://github.com/getzep/graphiti

kubewall - Single-Binary Kubernetes Dashboard with Multi-Cluster Management & AI Integration. (OpenAI / Claude 4 / Gemini / DeepSeek / OpenRouter / Ollama / Qwen / LMStudio)

https://github.com/kubewall/kubewall

This useful discussion by 3deep5me demonstrates how to integrate 1Password with the External Secrets Operator in a GitOps workflow. It's a great resource for developers looking to manage secrets more securely and efficiently in Kubernetes.
https://dev.to/3deep5me/using-1password-with-external-secrets-operator-in-a-gitops-way-4lo4

The Klaviyo Tech team provides a deep dive into the nuances of understanding timings in distributed systems in this informative piece. It explores the complexities of latency and clock synchronization, which are crucial for building reliable services.
https://klaviyo.tech/understanding-timings-in-distributed-systems-262fbc51441d

PostgreSQL zero-downtime migrations made easy

https://github.com/xataio/pgroll

Git hooks made easy 🐶 woof!

https://github.com/typicode/husky

Anvesh Muppeda offers a hands-on commentary that guides you through setting up Prometheus and Alertmanager in Kubernetes, complete with custom alerts. This is a must-read for anyone looking to implement robust monitoring for their containerized applications.
https://medium.com/@muppedaanvesh/a-hands-on-guide-setting-up-prometheus-and-alertmanager-in-kubernetes-with-custom-alerts-%EF%B8%8F-f9c6d37b27ca

Meta's engineering team has published a fascinating report detailing how they built a cryptographic monitoring system capable of operating at a massive scale. The document discusses the architecture and the challenges they overcame to secure their vast infrastructure.
https://engineering.fb.com/2024/11/12/security/how-meta-built-large-scale-cryptographic-monitoring/

🌀 An interactive fuzzy finder for the terminal

https://github.com/leo-arch/fnf

🧨 Get data in & out of Redis with RIOT

https://github.com/redis/riot

This practical tutorial walks you through the delicate process of uninstalling Multus CNI from a Kubernetes cluster without causing major disruptions. Following these steps can help you avoid common pitfalls and ensure a smooth removal.
https://medium.com/spectro-cloud/how-to-uninstall-multus-cni-without-borking-your-k8s-cluster-3c3825cc1dab

In this detailed write-up, the team at incident.io shares their approach to assigning ownership for errors within their monolithic architecture. This post offers valuable insights into creating clear accountability and streamlining the debugging process.
https://incident.io/blog/organizing-ownership-how-we-assign-errors-in-our-monolith

👀 A Kubernetes cluster resource sanitizer

https://github.com/derailed/popeye

Ultra-lightweight Kubernetes

https://github.com/portainer/kubesolo

If you've ever wondered what Helm is and why it's so popular in the Kubernetes ecosystem, this excellent guide has you covered. The text breaks down the fundamentals of the package manager and explains its core concepts in an easy-to-understand way.
https://glasskube.dev/blog/what-is-helm-in-kubernetes/

This new analysis from Honeycomb argues against the traditional use of incident severities, proposing a shift towards classifying incidents by type instead. It's a thought-provoking read that challenges common practices in incident management.
https://www.honeycomb.io/blog/against-incident-severities-favor-incident-types