Testing Kubernetes Limits with Kind: A Deep Dive into Scalability and Performance

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Kubernetes has become the de facto standard for container orchestration, enabling scalable and resilient application deployments. However, as systems grow in complexity, understanding the limits of Kubernetes' scalability and performance becomes critical. The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) emphasizes the importance of rigorous testing to ensure systems can handle increasing workloads without compromising reliability. This article explores how **Kind** (Kubernetes IN Docker) serves as a powerful tool for simulating and testing Kubernetes constraints, focusing on scalability, performance, and the **scalability envelope** model.

Empowering Cloud-Native Innovation Through Community and Open Source

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Cloud-native technologies have emerged as pivotal enablers of modern software development, driven by the need for scalability, resilience, and agility in distributed systems. At the heart of this ecosystem lies **Kubernetes**, a foundational platform for container orchestration, and the **Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF)**, which standardizes and promotes cloud-native technologies. However, the rapid evolution of these tools often outpaces traditional educational institutions, creating a gap in knowledge transfer. This article explores how **community-driven learning**, **open-source collaboration**, and **interactive platforms** can bridge this divide, fostering sustainable growth in cloud-native development.

Mastering Testing in the CNCF Ecosystem: Principles, Tools, and Best Practices

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In the rapidly evolving landscape of cloud-native computing, testing has become a cornerstone of ensuring reliability, scalability, and maintainability. As part of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) ecosystem, testing practices must align with the demands of distributed systems, microservices, and automated pipelines. This article explores the principles, tools, and strategies for effective testing within CNCF projects, emphasizing stability, efficiency, and community-driven best practices.

A Project Maintainers Guide To TAG Security: Open FGA Project's Practice

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In the rapidly evolving landscape of cloud-native technologies, ensuring robust security practices has become a critical priority. The Technical Advisory Group for Security (TAG Security), under the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), plays a pivotal role in advancing security standards across cloud-native ecosystems. This article explores how Open FGA, a CNCF Sandbox project, leverages TAG Security initiatives to enhance its security posture, governance, and community engagement. By examining Open FGA's collaboration with TAG Security, we uncover practical strategies for maintaining security in open-source projects.

Project Reviews and Governance Stages in the CNCF Ecosystem

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The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) has grown from 30 projects in 2013 to 209 today, necessitating structured governance to manage its expansion. The TOC Project Reviews Working Group (WG) plays a critical role in ensuring projects evolve through maturity stages with appropriate governance models. This article explores the framework for project reviews, governance structures, and stage-specific considerations to guide effective project management within the CNCF ecosystem.

The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Cloud Native: Concepts, Tools, and Practical Implementation

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Cloud Native represents a paradigm shift in modern software development, emphasizing agility, scalability, and resilience through tailored architectures and best practices. This guide explores foundational concepts, essential tools, and practical implementation strategies to help developers and architects build robust, cloud-optimized applications. By leveraging technologies like Kubernetes, service meshes, and observability frameworks, organizations can achieve efficient deployment, seamless scalability, and enhanced security. This article provides a structured overview of Cloud Native principles, focusing on key components, their functionalities, and real-world applications.

An Imperfect Guide To Impact and Intent: Kubernetes and CNCF Code of Conduct in Practice

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**Impact** refers to the information received by others from speech, which cannot be fully controlled. **Intent** represents the message the speaker originally intended to convey, which may differ from the impact. For example, a brief response in a GitHub issue might be misinterpreted as disrespectful, even if the original intention was to assist.

AI/MLOps for Busy People: A Field Guide to Implementing Cloud Native AI/ML

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Cloud Native AI/ML has emerged as a critical paradigm for scaling machine learning workloads in modern infrastructure. As organizations transition from experimental AI/ML prototypes to production-grade systems, the need for standardized, repeatable, and collaborative workflows becomes paramount. This guide provides a practical roadmap for implementing Cloud Native AI/ML using open-source tools and CNCF technologies, focusing on MLOps practices that bridge the gap between research and deployment.

Securing the Modern Software Supply Chain: A Beginner’s Guide to SLSA

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The modern software supply chain is a complex ecosystem of dependencies, third-party libraries, and automated workflows. As applications grow in scale and complexity, vulnerabilities in this chain have become a critical security risk. The rise of supply chain attacks—such as the SolarWinds breach and Log4Shell vulnerability—has underscored the urgent need for robust security frameworks. This article explores the **Software Supply Chain Levels for Software Artifacts (SLSA)**, a critical standard for securing software artifacts, and its implementation within the **Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF)** ecosystem.

Custom Resource Definitions: Versioning and Release Strategies in Kubernetes

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Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) are a cornerstone of Kubernetes' extensibility, enabling developers to define new resources tailored to specific use cases. As the Kubernetes ecosystem evolves, managing versioning and releases for CRDs becomes critical to ensuring stability, compatibility, and user trust. This article explores the nuances of CRD versioning, release strategies, and the challenges of API changes, with a focus on the CNCF ecosystem and real-world implementations like Gateway API.