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Selected articles with deeper context on why they matter and what readers can learn.

Build an Open Source Kubernetes GitOps Platform​

The New Stack | January-February 2025

A comprehensive two-part series providing a complete walkthrough for building multicluster GitOps platforms using open source tools.

Why it matters: This guide distills years of platform engineering experience into actionable steps that teams can follow to build production-ready infrastructure.

Key topics:

  • ArgoCD configuration and best practices
  • Multi-cluster GitOps patterns
  • Infrastructure as code with Terraform
  • Secrets management integration

Read Part 1 | Read Part 2

I Need to Talk to You about Kubernetes GitOps​

The New Stack | February 2023

An introduction to GitOps that explains how it "reels tens, then hundreds, and soon thousands of microcomponents all back under control."

Why it matters: GitOps is foundational to modern platform engineering, but many teams struggle to understand why it matters and how to implement it effectively.

Key insights:

  • The problem GitOps solves
  • How declarative infrastructure changes operations
  • Real-world benefits from enterprise implementations

Taming the CNCF Landscape with Kubefirst​

The New Stack | August 2022

Addresses the overwhelming challenge of choosing tools from the CNCF landscape, which features hundreds of projects across dozens of categories.

Why it matters: The paradox of choice in cloud native tooling prevents many organizations from making progress. This article explains how opinionated platforms can help.

Key points:

  • The CNCF landscape challenge
  • Benefits of opinionated tool selection
  • How Kubefirst curates the landscape

Bridging the Gap Between IaC and GitOps​

The New Stack | November 2023

Explores the often-overlooked gap between infrastructure as code (Terraform) and application GitOps (ArgoCD), and how tools like Atlantis bridge that divide.

Why it matters: Many teams implement GitOps for applications but leave infrastructure management disconnected. This article shows how to unify the approach.

Technical coverage:

  • Terraform in GitOps workflows
  • Atlantis for infrastructure PRs
  • Crossplane as an alternative approach
  • Governance patterns

The Best of Cloud Native Secrets Management​

Konstruct Blog | January 2024

Deep dive into "an incredibly powerful secrets management technology combination" for Kubernetes environments.

Why it matters: Secrets management is one of the most critical yet often poorly implemented aspects of Kubernetes security.

Topics covered:

  • HashiCorp Vault integration
  • External Secrets Operator
  • Kubernetes native secrets
  • Security best practices

Self Hosting GitLab Server on Kubernetes with Kubefirst​

Konstruct Blog | January 2024

Comprehensive guide for organizations wanting to run their own GitLab instance on Kubernetes.

Why it matters: Self-hosted Git is a requirement for many enterprises due to security, compliance, or data sovereignty requirements.

Practical value:

  • Step-by-step deployment guide
  • Integration with Kubefirst GitOps
  • Operational considerations

GitOps Cluster Fleet Management with Kubefirst​

Konstruct Blog | December 2023

Patterns for managing multiple Kubernetes clusters using GitOps principles.

Why it matters: As organizations grow their Kubernetes footprint, managing dozens or hundreds of clusters becomes a significant challenge.

Coverage:

  • Cluster templates
  • Fleet management patterns
  • Scaling GitOps across environments

Article Themes​

Technical Tutorials​

Step-by-step guides that readers can follow to implement specific capabilities in their environments.

Industry Analysis​

Perspectives on cloud native trends, tool evolution, and ecosystem developments.

Product Announcements​

Coverage of Kubefirst and Konstruct releases, features, and integrations.

Community Stories​

Case studies, user experiences, and community highlights.

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