Interesting articles#

Kubernetes#

Primer on Linux Container Filesystems by Michal Pitr is an educational article that explores how Linux containers, such as those managed by Docker, create and manage their own isolated filesystems using OverlayFS

Understanding etcd in Kubernetes from Learnk8s offers a practical guide to etcd, the distributed key-value store that serves as the backing store for all cluster data in Kubernetes. The article explains how etcd works, its role in Kubernetes architecture, and best practices for maintaining a reliable and secure etcd cluster.

Container security fundamentals series by Datadog Security Labs explains how containers work at a technical level and provides practical tips for securing them. Covering topics like Linux process isolation, namespaces, and real-world security risks, the series helps readers understand and strengthen the security of containerized environments.

Scale from zero The blog post details the author’s experiments with minimizing AWS costs for side projects by using “scale to zero” solutions, comparing tools like OpenFaaS and KNative for efficient, budget-friendly hosting. [pdf mirror] Interesting might be Sablier app.

Networking#

What is IPv6? – A comprehensive overview of IPv6, its history, advantages over IPv4, and deployment challenges on NetworkAcademy.io

Development#

Low-Code/No-Code: Promise vs. Reality - The article argues that while low-code and no-code platforms deliver on some of their promises for specific scenarios, their limitations—especially around scalability, customization, and long-term sustainability—mean they rarely live up to the full hype for complex or growing businesses.