Tag: #platform-engineering
Writing on GPUs, LLMs, MLOps, Kubernetes — and mindset · 21 posts
Building a Hands-On Learning Platform on a Home Server — Putting Kubernetes Inside an Unprivileged Pod
A write-up of putting a learning platform on a 7-node Kubernetes cluster at home: a learner presses a button, a dedicated container comes up, a browser terminal attaches to a real Linux shell, and at every step the serve
2026-08-20 · 16 min read #kubernetes#cilium#security#homelab#kwokBuilding an Internal Knowledge Base on an LLM — Permission-Aware Retrieval, Freshness, and the Eval Set You Need Before Launch
The account Cerebras published on July 15, 2026 of how they built their internal knowledge base exposes the internals of a system fielding more than 15,000 queries a day from humans, automation, and agents alike. But the
2026-07-31 · 14 min read #ai#rag#enterprise-search#llm#platform-engineeringTeams Using Platforms Had 8% Lower Throughput, 14% Lower Change Stability — Why You Shouldn't Read DORA's Data as Causal
As of 2026, internal developer platform adoption is reported at 90%. But the very DORA report that produced that number also carries an uncomfortable result alongside it — in the 2024 report, platform users had 8% higher
2026-07-16 · 18 min read #platform-engineering#dora#internal-developer-platform#devex#research-methodsOperator vs Helm vs GitOps — Which to Use When
These three operational tools look similar but solve different problems. Helm is packaging, GitOps is declarative synchronization, and an Operator is an active controller. We dig into static deployment versus continuous
2026-06-15 · 19 min read #kubernetes#operator#helm#gitops#argocdControllers Without CRDs — Patterns for Automating Existing Resources
Not every automation needs a CRD. A controller that watches built-in resources alone can automate internal operations like ConfigMap/Secret sync, namespace bootstrap, and node labeling. We cover code that implements this
2026-06-15 · 13 min read #kubernetes#controller#controller-runtime#automation#client-goWhat You Can Build with Operators — A Real-World Catalog
A catalog of where Operators shine — databases, messaging, caching, monitoring, certificates, secrets, GitOps, backup, service mesh, and ML. For each case we cover how it works, a representative CRD example, a comparison
2026-06-15 · 12 min read #kubernetes#operator#crd#cncf#platform-engineeringBackstage Scaffolder — Turning Golden Paths into Code
How to codify golden paths with the Backstage Scaffolder. Covers a full template.yaml dissection, built-in actions and Nunjucks templating, custom action development, injecting organizational standards into skeletons, te
2026-06-13 · 14 min read #backstage#scaffolder#golden-path#platform-engineering#devopsBackstage in Production — TechDocs, Plugin Development, and the Production Checklist
Part 3 of the Backstage IDP series. Covers the docs-as-code pipeline with TechDocs and S3 publishing, frontend/backend plugin architecture and custom plugin development, the permission framework, upgrade strategy, and pe
2026-06-13 · 14 min read #backstage#techdocs#plugins#platform-engineering#devopsPlatform Engineering in Banking — The Marriage of Backstage and Governance
What platform engineering offers in a banking environment where approvals and security procedures stretch lead times to weeks. Covers Backstage golden paths with regulatory requirements built in, Scaffolder actions wired
2026-06-13 · 16 min read #devops#platform-engineering#backstage#finance#governanceBuilding an IDP with Backstage Part 1 — The Software Catalog Is Everything
A deep dive into the software catalog, the foundation of any Backstage-based Internal Developer Portal. Covers the entity data model, practical catalog-info.yaml authoring, GitHub auto-discovery, the ownership model, met
2026-06-13 · 15 min read #backstage#idp#platform-engineering#devops#software-catalogIDP 2026 Deep Dive: Backstage, Port, Cortex, OpsLevel, Humanitec — The Present and Future of Platform Engineering
In 2026, an IDP (Internal Developer Platform) is no longer optional. We compare 11 major platforms — Backstage 1.30, Port, Cortex, OpsLevel, Humanitec Score, Atlassian Compass, Roadie — through real-world cases at Kakao,
2026-05-25 · 15 min read #platform-engineering#idp#backstage#port#cortexPlatform Engineering & IDPs 2026 Complete Guide — Backstage, Port, Cortex, Humanitec, Crossplane, ArgoCD, Pulumi, Terraform, OpenTofu Deep Dive
In 2026 platform engineering is no longer the vague slogan of "DevOps 2.0." Team Topologies has become canonical, "Platform Team" is now a real box on the org chart, Backstage has matured past 1.40 GA, Port, Cortex, OpsL
2026-05-16 · 24 min read #platform-engineering#idp#backstage#port#cortexInternal Developer Platforms (IDPs) in 2026 — Backstage / Port / OpsLevel / Cortex / Compass / Roadie Deep Dive
A 2026 map of the Internal Developer Platform market. Backstage graduating from the CNCF, Spotifys commercial Portal package, Roadie as managed Backstage, Ports opinionated SaaS, the OpsLevel/Cortex scorecard duel, Atlas
2026-05-16 · 15 min read #idp#internal-developer-platform#platform-engineering#backstage#portPlatform Engineering Complete Guide 2025: Internal Developer Platform, Backstage, Golden Path
Everything about Platform Engineering! Building Internal Developer Platforms (IDP), Backstage (Service Catalog/Templates/TechDocs), Golden Paths, Self-service Infrastructure, Developer Experience Metrics, Platform as a P
2026-04-13 · 20 min read #platform-engineering#idp#backstage#golden-path#developer-experienceKubernetes 2025 + Developer Productivity: AI Workloads, FinOps, Platform Engineering Era
AI/ML workloads became first-class citizens in K8s. FinOps for cost visibility, Platform Engineering for self-service infrastructure, and GitOps as the default. 84% of developers use AI tools — the secret behind 21% prod
2026-03-22 · 27 min read #kubernetes#devops#platform-engineering#finops#ai2025-2026 IT Job Market Deep Dive: Tech Stacks, Salaries, and Interview Strategies from FAANG to Korean Big Tech
A data-driven analysis of the 2025-2026 IT hiring landscape — from FAANG and AI-native startups to Korean tech giants like Naver, Kakao, Coupang, and Toss. Covers in-demand tech stacks, salary benchmarks, certifications,
2026-03-21 · 27 min read #career#job-market#tech-stack#interview#salaryAI Era Survival Guide Part 1: From Developer to DevOps/Platform Engineer — Roadmap and Realistic Strategy
A realistic career transition guide for developers afraid of being replaced by AI. Concrete roadmaps and learning strategies for transitioning to DevOps, platform engineering, and SRE in an era where coding work is incre
2026-03-17 · 18 min read #career#devops#ai-era#career-transition#platform-engineeringPlatform Engineering 2026: Boosting Developer Productivity 30% with Internal Developer Portals
Platform Engineering is replacing DevOps. Through Internal Developer Portals like Backstage, development teams follow "Golden Paths" where infrastructure, security, and deployment are fully automated, improving developme
2026-03-16 · 9 min read #platform-engineering#backstage#idp#developer-experience#devopsPlatform Engineering and Building an Internal Developer Platform with Backstage: A Practical Guide
A comprehensive Platform Engineering guide covering Backstage-based Internal Developer Platform construction, Software Catalog, Golden Path Templates, plugin development, and operations automation.
2026-03-06 · 21 min read #devops#platform-engineering#backstage#internal-developer-platform#developer-experienceDevOps Internal Developer Platform Playbook 2026
A hands-on guide to DevOps Internal Developer Platform Playbook 2026 covering Why, How, When, comparison tables, troubleshooting, code examples, and quizzes.
2026-03-04 · 14 min read #devops#internal-developer-platform#backstage#platform-engineering