Kubernetes Is Great — But Maybe Not for You
Kubernetes is powerful and popular — but not always the right fit. Here’s when to use it, and when to avoid it.
Learning
Posts focused on sharing knowledge — whether I’m learning something new or breaking it down for others. Tutorials, summaries, deep dives, and lessons from experience.
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Your Kubernetes Cluster Should Be Boring!
A boring Kubernetes cluster is not a weak one — it’s a smart one. Learn why keeping things simple is the best long-term strategy.
From Code to Cluster: Deploying Node.js on Kubernetes with GKE
Learn how to deploy a simple Node.js app using Docker and Kubernetes on GKE. This hands-on lab walks you through containerizing, deploying, scaling, and upgrading your app.
Kubernetes 101 — From Container Chaos to Cloud Control
Before Kubernetes, containerized apps were like wild animals. This is the story of how we tamed the chaos, one Pod at a time.
Docker
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Introduction to Docker: A Hands-On Lab for Beginners
A beginner-friendly guide to learning Docker using Google Cloud Shell. Build and deploy your first containerized app in minutes.
Containers 101: From ‘It Works on My Machine’ to ‘It Just Works’
Containers aren’t new — but Docker made them easy. Here’s the full story behind container tech and why every DevOps engineer should care.
Untrained Simplicity Makes You Stupid !
When simplicity is unearned, it doesn’t make you smart — it makes you shallow. Here’s how the brain, science, and rocket engines reveal the truth.
GitOps
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GitOps: Episode Two — Setting Up a GitOps-Ready Kubernetes Cluster
Learn how to prepare your Kubernetes cluster for GitOps. We’ll install tools, structure the repo, and get ready to deploy with FluxCD.
GitOps
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GitOps: Episode One — GitOps vs. Traditional CI/CD
In this post, we break down the key differences between GitOps and traditional CI/CD workflows. If you’re familiar with pipelines, deploy scripts, and Kubernetes, this is your bridge into the GitOps mindset.
GitOps
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GitOps: Episode Zero — Why You Should Care
Welcome to the GitOps series on NotSoStatic! In this opening post, we’ll explore what GitOps is, why it matters, and what you’ll learn as we build real-world GitOps workflows using FluxCD, Kubernetes, and modern DevOps practices.
DevOps
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What Is GitOps?
GitOps — what it is, how it works, and why it’s transforming the way we manage infrastructure and app deployments using Git and automation.
DevOps vs. Cloud Engineering: Which Is Right for Your Career Comeback?
Thinking about switching careers or returning to tech? This guide breaks down the differences between DevOps and Cloud Engineering, and helps you choose the path that fits your goals—even if you’re starting from scratch.