Cloud native with Saiyam

Cloud native with Saiyam focuses on emerging technologies like Kubernetes and WebAssembly (WASM), highlighting their implications in cloud native ecosystems. It provides insights from conferences, workshop successes, sustainable engineering practices, personal wellness in tech, market survival strategies, and educational content aimed at fostering community and innovation.

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The hottest Substack posts of Cloud native with Saiyam

And their main takeaways

Sustainable Software, can you do something?

39 implied HN points • 15 Oct 24
🕹 Technology Software AI Sustainability Infrastructure
  1. Cloud Native Sustainability Week is a global event focusing on making technology practices more sustainable. It encourages everyone to join discussions and learn about sustainable software integration.
  2. You can contribute to sustainable software efforts by participating in working groups and exploring specific technologies like Kubernetes. There are many projects people can join to help the cause.
  3. Upcoming events like KubeCon NA provide opportunities to learn about the latest tools in cloud-native landscapes. Attending talks and meetups can deepen your understanding and involvement in sustainability efforts.

Is WASM there yet?

159 implied HN points • 17 Sep 23
  1. WebAssembly (WASM) is successful in browsers with applications like Photoshop and Figma using it.
  2. WASM is being used for AI inferencing and Kubernetes workloads, making it practical and eliminating hype.
  3. There is a growing ecosystem around WASM with conferences, tooling, and cloud native landscapes showing adoption and innovation.

Sustainability all the way

159 implied HN points • 01 Aug 23
  1. Sustainability is important in all aspects of life, including technology and engineering.
  2. Social media is rapidly evolving and can be challenging for content creators to navigate.
  3. Creating valuable content, attending conferences, and staying updated on industry trends are key for professional growth.

How to survive the cloud native bubble

139 implied HN points • 31 Aug 23
  1. Market research is crucial to understand competition and major players in a specific space.
  2. Clearly defining the problem your product solves and your revenue model is key.
  3. Highlighting differentiators and benchmarks can help your product stand out in a crowded market.

WASM I/O 2023 - Experience

219 implied HN points • 31 Mar 23
  1. WebAssembly conference is an emerging tech with great potential and brilliant minds working on it.
  2. Exciting conversations and collaborations happened at WASM I/O 2023 with key players in the industry.
  3. Future developments in WASM technology, like WASI 2.0 and Docker integration, are expected to accelerate adoption.
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How to survive stress?

99 implied HN points • 17 Oct 23
  1. Dealing with stress and worrying excessively does not change the situation.
  2. Practice daily meditation, yoga, and positive thinking to manage stress.
  3. Accept that some things are beyond our control and focus on the present.

Cloud native Sustainability

99 implied HN points • 02 Oct 23
  1. Cloud native space is focusing on sustainability and spreading awareness about sustainable software.
  2. Tools are available to measure carbon footprint of applications and take action to reduce it.
  3. Events like Cloud native sustainability week highlight efforts of organizations in sustainability and provide insights on using existing tooling for positive impact.

KubeCon EU 2023 recap and a million views story

179 implied HN points • 30 Apr 23
  1. KubeCon EU 2023 had 10,000 attendees with insightful keynotes on cloud native trends and security.
  2. The announcement of CNCF Ambassadors highlighted the importance of collaboration in the cloud native community.
  3. The success of the Kubernetes 101 workshop reaching a million views shows the value of creating educational tech content.

CKA book, Hashicorp License change and Kubernetes 1.28

119 implied HN points • 16 Aug 23
  1. New CKA book 'CKA Scenarios for Kubernetes CKA certification' is available for $13, but you can get it for $10 with a special link.
  2. Hashicorp has made significant changes to its license, affecting users providing SAAS solutions on their products. Open source projects under foundations like CNCF offer more license protection.
  3. Kubernetes 1.28 release introduces new features like initContainers with restartPolicy Always, changes to control plane and node version support, and improvements to CustomResourceDefinition validation rules.

KCD Mumbai | WASM WAVE | Kubesimplify Hindi

139 implied HN points • 30 Jun 23
  1. WebAssembly (WASM) is a new bytecode that allows 'Write once, run anywhere'.
  2. WASM offers benefits for building serverless applications and is standardized by W3C.
  3. The excitement around WASM for server-side development stems from using familiar Docker tooling, component reusability, and community-driven advancements.

Organising conferences - How hard it can be?

159 implied HN points • 15 May 23
  1. Organizing conferences involves various challenging tasks like creating sponsorship prospectus, handling social media, and reaching out to sponsors.
  2. It requires a lot of energy and effort to successfully organize an event, but the satisfaction that comes after makes it all worth it.
  3. Supporting conference organizers and staying positive even if your CFP gets rejected is essential for a thriving community.

Let's go WASM(WebAssembly) and Cloud native

139 implied HN points • 15 Mar 23
  1. WASM is becoming a disruptive technology in cloud native space with advancements and innovations.
  2. Containerd has incorporated runwasi to enable running WASM workloads in Kubernetes clusters.
  3. Platform engineering is the future of DevOps, with the overlap of responsibilities leading to increased standardization and productivity.

Kubernetes 1.27 is out - What is your favourite feature?

119 implied HN points • 16 Apr 23
  1. Kubernetes 1.27 has 60 enhancements including features like pod scheduling readiness, in-place pod upgrades, and node log access.
  2. Attending KubeCon for the first time? Pre-plan the talks, network with sponsors, and make time for after parties and hallway tracks.
  3. Contributor summit and co-located events like Rejekts and specific technology tracks are great ways to get involved at KubeCon.

A Meeting of the Minds: My Unforgettable Encounter with Steve Wozniak

119 implied HN points • 28 Feb 23
  1. The author had an unforgettable encounter with Steve Wozniak
  2. Meeting Steve Wozniak was a once-in-a-lifetime experience filled with insights on building things and innovation
  3. The author is creating educational content on Kubernetes and planning to release a complete course soon

The WebAssembly wave in India

79 implied HN points • 01 Jun 23
  1. Saiyam Pathak is leading the WebAssembly wave in India, organizing meetups and creating content to bridge the learning gap.
  2. Saiyam presented a well-received keynote on 'Cloud native WebAssembly' at Google cloud community day Bengaluru.
  3. Saiyam is creating educational content on YouTube and Twitch, focusing on topics like Kubernetes and cloud native technologies.

Happy Deepawali and Happy Halloween

0 implied HN points • 31 Oct 24
🎭️ Culture Festivals Traditions Celebrations Community Cultural Exchange
  1. Deepawali is a joyful festival celebrated for weeks, full of family gatherings, sweets, and lighting homes with lamps to honor the victory of good over evil.
  2. This year, Halloween happens on the same day as Deepawali, with kids dressing up and trick-or-treating, even though it's less popular in some areas.
  3. A special Halloween-themed Kubernetes series was launched, combining learning with spooky fun, thanks to creative efforts and video editing support from a spouse.

Do you need Kubernetes?

0 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
  1. The question of whether you really need Kubernetes is still up for debate, even with advancements in managed Kubernetes services.
  2. The cost of using Kubernetes can vary significantly based on architecture and the cloud provider, so it's important to consider these factors when determining if Kubernetes is necessary.
  3. For smaller scale applications, running on VMs may be a more cost-effective and efficient option compared to using Kubernetes.