1. "Kafka vs NATS: A Comparison for Message Processing" by Josson Paul Kalapparambath.
Kafka and NATS are two popular tools for handling streaming and messaging. They have different architectures and different performance characteristics. They are suitable for specific use cases. In this article, we will compare the features of NATS with Kafka and explain the use cases I addressed at work.
2. "Kubectl-r[ex]ec: A kubectl plugin for auditing kubectl exec commands" by Marton Natko, Adyen.
With this minimalistic application, we can easily audit exec commands, and we only have to install a few manifests on the Kubernetes side while distributing our plugin to our engineers.
3. "Kubernetes Best Practices I Wish I Had Known Before" by Engin Diri, Pulumi.
In this post, I will highlight some crucial Kubernetes best practices. They are from my years of experience with Kubernetes in production. Think of this as the curated “Kubernetes cheat sheet” you wish you had from Day 1. Buckle up; it’s going to be an exciting ride.
4. "Configuration Management at Ant Group: Generated Manifest & Immutable Desired State" by KusionStack.
In this first article, we will examine the specific challenges we encountered over the years, the strategies we devised to address them, and the resulting patterns that have emerged as what we believe to be best practices — Generated Manifest & Immutable Desired State. Through this exploration, we aim to provide valuable insights and practical guidance for navigating the complexities of configuration management in a dynamic and highly regulated environment.
5. "So you wanna write Kubernetes controllers?" by Ahmet Alp Balkan.
Low barrier to entry combined with good intentions and the “illusion of working implementation” is not a recipe for success while developing production-grade controllers. I’ve seen the real-world consequences of controllers developed without adequate understanding of Kubernetes and the controller machinery at multiple large companies. We went back to the drawing board and rewritten nascent controller implementations a few times to observe which mistakes people new to controller development make.
6. "Kubernetes RBAC: A Comprehensive Guide" by Oshrat Nir.
Kubernetes RBAC is a method used to manage user access rights to resources within a Kubernetes cluster. It enables administrators to grant users or applications only the permissions they need to perform their tasks, and no more. RBAC uses authentication and authorization to achieve its purpose by verifying the identity of a user or system trying to access the Kubernetes API server.
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