Using ArgoCD ApplicationSet templating to conditionally apply SyncPolicies
How to use ArgoCD ApplicationSet templatePatch to conditionally apply syncPolicy based on the environment, enabling automatic sync on dev/test and manual sync on prod.
Read →Blog
ArgoCD GitOps Repository structure with multiple instances
A practical guide to structuring a GitOps repository for ArgoCD with multiple instances — one per cluster — supporting multiple environments via Kustomize and a clear separation between apps, infrastructure, and ArgoCD configuration.
Read →ArgoCD GitOps Repository Structure with a single management instance
A practical guide to structuring a GitOps repository for ArgoCD with a single management instance, supporting multiple environments via Kustomize and a clear separation between apps, infrastructure, and ArgoCD configuration.
Read →Validate your Kubernetes manifests with Kubeconform and Kustomize in CI/CD
Learn how to integrate Kubeconform into your CI pipeline to automatically validate Kubernetes manifests before deployment.
Read →Kubernetes Error Notifications in Slack with Botkube
Learn how to set up Botkube to send Kubernetes error notifications to your Slack channels, keeping your platform team informed in real time.
Read →Use Botkube Actions to get logs in Slack on app issues
Prerequisites In order to use this guide, I assume you already have: A Kubernetes Cluster up and running Botkube installed on your cluster Slack App for Botkube installed in your workspace In case you …
Read →ArgoCD Server Side Apply for bulky CRDs
How to fix the 'Too long: must have at most 262144 bytes' error in ArgoCD by enabling server-side apply for large CRDs.
Read →Application Cleanup with the ArgoCD Deletion Finalizer
How to use the ArgoCD deletion finalizer to automatically clean up Kubernetes resources when an Application is deleted, including cascading deletes for the App of Apps pattern.
Read →Configmaps and Secrets Reloader in Kubernetes
How to use the Reloader controller to automatically trigger rolling restarts of Kubernetes workloads when ConfigMaps or Secrets are updated, eliminating the need for manual pod restarts.
Read →Behavior of ConfigMaps in Kubernetes When We Update Them
What actually happens when you update a ConfigMap in Kubernetes depends on how you're using it. This article clarifies the behavior for volume mounts, environment variables, and how to automate restarts with Reloader.
Read →DevOps on Small Teams: What Actually Matters
Small teams don't have the bandwidth for enterprise DevOps theatre. Here's what to focus on.
Read →A Kubernetes Production Readiness Checklist
The checks I run before declaring a Kubernetes cluster production-ready, drawn from real engagements.
Read →