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Kubernetes Ep 15: Production Helm Charts & Package Deployment

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:15:00 +0000

Managing dozens of static YAML manifests across multiple environments (dev, staging, prod) leads to repetitive code and configuration drift. Helm is the official package manager for Kubernetes, enabling templating, parameterization, versioned releases, and one-click upgrades.

Crossplane Ep 1: The Kubernetes Native Control Plane

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:10:00 +0000

To understand Crossplane, you must first understand the Kubernetes Control Loop. In this episode, we explore the theoretical difference between CLI-driven IaC (Terraform) and Control Plane IaC (Crossplane). We will then install Crossplane into a local cluster using Helm.

CKAD Ep 2: Deployments, Rollouts & Canary Releases

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:05:00 +0000

Deployments manage ReplicaSets to automate application rollouts and rollbacks. The CKAD exam requires you to perform image updates, scale replicas, track revision history, and execute emergency rollbacks within seconds.