The Platform Playbook

Welcome to The Platform Playbook, your go-to podcast for uncovering the cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of platforms and infrastructure. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the world of WebAssembly, or Wasm, and its transformative impact beyond the browser. From powering lightweight microservices and serverless functions to enabling AI agents and database-driven applications, Wasm is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of modern software development. We’ll explore its role in server-side computing, edge deployments, and embedded systems, along with frameworks like wasmCloud and runtimes like WasmEdge that are pushing the boundaries of portability and scalability. You’ll hear about the evolution of WebAssembly through tools like WASI, the component model, and observability strategies for Wasm modules. Plus, we’ll unpack innovative approaches to overcoming Wasm’s limitations, from sandboxing to GPU abstractions for AI workloads. Whether you're a developer, architect, or tech enthusiast, this episode is packed with insights and use cases to inspire your next project. Tags:#WebAssembly #Wasm #Serverless #Microservices #EdgeComputing #AI #WASI #wasmCloud #WasmEdge #OpenTelemetry #CloudNative #PlatformEngineering #DevOps #SecureComputing #SoftwareInnovation

Welcome to The Platform Playbook, your guide to navigating the evolving world of cloud-native technologies! In this episode, we unpack the latest updates from the Istio project, presented by Mitch Connors from Aviatrix and Zhonghu Xu from Huawei at KubeCon. Join us as we explore the key developments shaping Istio’s future, from its CNCF graduation confirming production readiness to exciting innovations like Ambient Mesh, which aims to simplify service mesh adoption and expand proxy support. We’ll also delve into the deprecation of the Istio Operator in favor of Helm, upcoming API graduations, and the project’s ongoing commitment to security and stability. Whether you’re a long-time Istio user or new to service meshes, this episode provides valuable insights into how Istio is evolving to meet the needs of modern cloud-native environments. Tags:#Istio #ServiceMesh #Kubernetes #CloudNative #DevOps #PlatformEngineering #AmbientMesh #OpenSource #CNCF #Helm #APIGraduation #GatewayAPI #DevSecOps #ContinuousDelivery

Welcome to The Platform Playbook! In this episode, we’re diving into GitOps at scale with a deep dive into Flux, guided by insights from Stefan Prodan's compelling presentation. Discover how Flux empowers organizations to build custom continuous delivery pipelines with its extensible foundation and Kubernetes-native architecture. We’ll explore Flux’s core principles, including its declarative approach to workload definitions, efficient desired state reconciliation, and robust security-first design. You’ll also learn about strategies for scaling Flux to meet the demands of modern, fast-growing organizations—whether through source optimization, controller fine-tuning, or sharding. Looking ahead, we’ll unpack Flux’s roadmap, highlighting upcoming features like notary integration, CD event support, and its commitment to sustainable community-driven development. If you’re building GitOps pipelines or scaling continuous delivery systems, this episode will guide you through the power and potential of Flux. Tags:#GitOps #ContinuousDelivery #Flux #Kubernetes #PlatformEngineering #DevOps #ScalableInfrastructure #OpenSource #Automation #CloudNative #Helm #Microservices #CI/CD

Welcome to The Platform Playbook! In this episode, we explore how to achieve safer and more observable feature rollouts by combining the power of OpenTelemetry and OpenFeature. Drawing insights from a talk by Daniel Dyla and Michael Beemer, we dive into how feature flags can revolutionize deployment strategies, allowing developers to decouple feature releases from code deployments, perform A/B testing, and enable swift rollbacks. Discover how OpenTelemetry’s events, traces, and metrics provide unparalleled monitoring and observability for feature flags in complex distributed systems. Learn best practices for gradual rollouts, automated rollbacks, and integrating OpenFeature’s vendor-agnostic feature flag specifications with OpenTelemetry to gain deeper insights into feature evaluations. If you’re looking to master the art of risk-free feature rollouts and robust monitoring, this episode is your go-to guide for building resilient platforms. #FeatureFlags #OpenTelemetry #OpenFeature #DevOps #Observability #SafeRollouts #ContinuousDelivery #PlatformEngineering #DistributedSystems #A/BTesting #Automation #TechLeadership

In this episode of Cloud Native Insights, we dive into the world of GitOps continuous delivery at scale with Flux, as presented by Stefan Prodan. Flux isn't just a platform—it's a foundational layer that empowers organizations to build their own continuous delivery solutions. Learn about Flux's architecture, its integration with Kubernetes through CRDs and controllers, and its unmatched flexibility for defining workloads. Discover practical scaling strategies like source optimization, vertical scaling, and horizontal sharding, as well as exciting features on Flux’s roadmap, including Helm OCI improvements, Notary integration, and enhanced support for CD events. Stefan also highlights the importance of community contributions, introducing a new ownership model that empowers contributors to drive the project forward. Whether you're scaling GitOps practices or exploring Flux for the first time, this episode provides valuable insights to help you harness its full potential. Tags:#GitOps #FluxCD #ContinuousDelivery #CloudNative #Kubernetes #Helm #Kustomize #OpenSource #DevOps #ScalingStrategies #Automation #Observability #CommunityDriven

In this episode of our Cloud Native Insights series, we bring you an in-depth update on Prometheus, the leading open-source monitoring and alerting system. Originally presented at KubeCon by Bryan Boreham from Grafana Labs and Simon Pasquier from Red Hat, this briefing sheds light on Prometheus's impressive growth, cutting-edge developments, and exciting plans for the future. Discover the latest features like native histograms and enhanced OpenTelemetry integration, along with a sneak peek into the ambitious roadmap for Prometheus 3.0, expected to redefine user experience and capabilities. The speakers also highlight the vital role of the community, encouraging contributions and announcing the upcoming Contributor Fest. Whether you're a seasoned Prometheus user or exploring its capabilities, this episode offers valuable insights into its evolution and future trajectory. :#Prometheus #CloudNative #KubeCon #OpenSource #Monitoring #Alerting #DevOps #OpenTelemetry #GrafanaLabs #RedHat #ContributorFest #Prometheus3 #CommunityDrivenDevelopment

This interview on the "Kunal Kushwaha" YouTube channel features Priyanka Sharma, Executive Director of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), discussing the organisation's mission, the importance of community involvement, and resources available for newcomers. Sharma explains how CNCF fosters collaboration between companies and individuals through open source projects, events, and mentorship opportunities, and highlights the value of contributing to the future of cloud-native technologies. The interview also covers the CNCF project landscape, with its different tiers of projects from Sandbox to Graduated, and how to navigate its vastness. ● Cloud Native ● Kubernetes ● Open Source ● DevOps ● Microservices ● Container Orchestration ● Cloud Computing ● Software Development ● Technology Introduction to CNCF + Getting Involved - with Priyanka Sharma