KubeCrash

Missed the KubeCon lighting talk by appCD's Lauren Rother: Infrastructure from Code: No Code Changes, No New Languages, Just Streamlined, Standardized, and Aligned Application Deployments? Watch the full talk now! Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is an important part of cloud native application deployments. But just like every tool, at scale, we start to see issues. In this lighting talk, Lauren Rother, VP of Product at appCD introduces Infrastructure from Code (IfC) and how both platform engineering and development teams benefit from using an application’s code to generate consistent, secure and compliant IaC. #IaC #CloudNative #KubeCrash #OpenSource

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Grab your Backstage pass and dive into the world of streamlined software development & developer experience. Watch the recording of Spotify's Philipp Hugenroth and learn how to build your custom internal developer portal using the open source framework Backstage. In his talk, Philipp discusses the challenges Backstage addresses and its core functionalities with a particular focus on create, manage, and explore. Check out the power of Backstage’s plugin architecture, its core philosophy of abstracting infrastructure behind a single pane of glass, team autonomy, and clear software ownership. A live demo showcases the versatility of the framework. You'll walk away with the fundamentals to get started and join the thriving Backstage community of one of the fastest-growing CNCF projects. Get started today and build your first IDP with Backstage.  #Backstage #IDP #Kubernetes #OpenSource #CloudNative

Ever wondered how industry leaders build their Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs)? Watch the recording of the KubeCrash end user panel discussion with platform engineering experts from Boeing, Shutterstock, Adobe, and Vonage. Moderated by Rob Koch, Chad Beaudin, Brian Phillips, Manny Toledo, and Eddie Wassef discuss real-world use cases, lessons learned and best practices, and how to avoid common pitfalls. #kubecrash #idp #platformengineering #developers #engineering #productivity #cloudnative #opensource

In his lighting talk, "The Hidden Power of Allyship," Gen's Sandeep Kanabar shares real-life stories with humor and vulnerability. Discover how YOU can be a powerful ally, and learn how your encouragement and support can unlock doors and create a more inclusive environment for everyone. Don't miss this uplifting talk – you'll feel empowered to make a difference! #CloudNative #OpenSource #Conference #Kubernetes

Did you miss KubeCrash last week? If so, you missed a lot of great content on Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs). But don't worry. The talks were recorded, and we'll be posting them here, one by one. First up is the keynote by Spotify R&D Sr. Software Engineer Vincenzo Scamporlino on Scaling the Stage: Managing 200+ Plugins & Thousands of Engineers. A crucial step for building a developer portal on top of Backstage involves the integration of Open Source plugins or the development of custom plugins. As the number of these plugins grows, one realizes that all the plugins will run in the same instance, potentially leading to limitations typical of monolithic applications. However, according to the official documentation, this seems to be the way to go. This talk explores how the largest Backstage adopters managed to scale their instances to handle the load imposed by thousands of engineers. The session delves into an in-depth analysis of the internal architecture of Spotify's Backstage, uncovering how Spotify has successfully scaled an internal instance with over 200 plugins, effectively managing the daily demands of thousands of engineers. Additionally, the presentation offers insights into different approaches to scaling out Backstage, providing attendees with guidance to identify the best-fit method for their respective use cases. #CloudNative #OpenSource #Conference #Kubernetes

👀 Take a look at this power panel of Platform Engineering luminaries 🔥 Great discussion this evening as part of KubeCrash, featuring the awesome William Rizzo, Abby Bangser, 🐝 Areti Panou, Charity Majors and moderated by the fantastic Cortney Nickerson. Key takeaways: - "Platform Engineering is not new but one thing that is new is bringing the product mindset internally to infrastructure teams", Charity Majors - "With internal platforms, you’re generally not starting with greenfield, you’re starting with legacy", 🐝 Areti Panou - "Devops is not dead but we have seen the problem of giving too much autonomy to developers and with autonomy comes with responsibility. Teams are getting crushed under the weight of that responsibility", Abby Bangser - "Developers cannot be experts in everything, this is where platform engineering is supposed to help to reduce cognitive load for developers", 🐝 Areti Panou - "If you build it, they won’t necessarily come, you need to build the platform that developers need", William Rizzo - "Consider interaction modes as outlined in Team Topologies: you may need to start with close collaboration to understand needs, but you should aim to move towards x-as-a-service to be able to serve developers at scale", Abby Bangser Pro tips for success: - "build your platform as if you’re building any tool. A tool is used to create or build something else, and your platform should exist to create value, it is not the end goal", William Rizzo - "the less code you write, the better. The best code of all is no code! Teams need enough tooling to run services and understand those services", Charity Majors "be curious before you write any code. Do what you can to see what people are actually doing, not what people say they need", 🐝 Areti Panou " consider what your thinnest viable platform is: only deliver what is custom to your business and lean on other tools to leverage commodity", Abby Bangser Definitely worth watching this video when it's out 📽

LIVE TOMORROW: Infrastructure from Code: No Code Changes, No New Languages, Just Streamlined, Standardized, and Aligned Application Deployments by appCD's Lauren Rother. Register for free! Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is an important part of cloud native application deployments. But just like every tool, at scale, we start to see issues. In this lighting talk, Lauren Rother, VP of Product at appCD introduces Infrastructure from Code (IfC) and how both platform engineering and development teams benefit from using an application’s code to generate consistent, secure and compliant IaC. #CloudNative #OpenSource #Conference #Kubernetes

William Rizzo is a CNCF Ambassador, platform engineering champion, and all around awesome person. Good news- you can see him tomorrow in a panel about platform engineering in KubeCrash! He'll be joined by other top notch folks like Abby Bangser Charity Majors 🐝 Areti Panou and to take it to the next level, they've got Cortney Nickerson moderating. Check out what he had to say about what's in store for you tomorrow at 19:45CET/10:45PT and if you haven't joined the other 1200+ people who have registered for free, you can do so here https://www.kubecrash.io/ Massive shoutout to Lisa-Marie Namphy Danielle Cook & Catherine Paganini for their efforts in putting this together!

Don’t miss this KubeCrash talk: Navigating Platform Engineering: Choosing Between Internal Development Portals and SaaS Solutions by Civo's Kunal Kushwaha. Register today! When considering platform engineering, the decision between using a SaaS (Software as a Service) solution or creating an internal development platform depends on various factors. Both options have their advantages and drawbacks, and the best choice often depends on the specific needs and resources of your organization. Internal development portals offer customization and seamless integration but require substantial time, expertise, and infrastructure. In contrast, SaaS solutions provide rapid deployment and reduced maintenance but may lack customization and introduce external dependencies, posing security and compliance risks. This talk aims to provide attendees with a comprehensive framework for evaluating the trade-offs between IDPs and SaaS solutions. Drawing from real-world examples and best practices, we will examine solution deployment considerations such as resources, cost, flexibility, scalability, security, and user experience. By the end of the session, attendees will gain insights needed to make informed decisions that align with their organizational goals and priorities. #CloudNative #OpenSource #Conference #Kubernetes