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Top 30 Argo CD Anti-Patterns to Avoid When Adopting Gitops

The time has finally come! After the massive success of our Docker and Kubernetes guides, we are now ready to see several anti-patterns for Argo CD. Anti-patterns are questionable practices that people adopt because they seem like a good idea at first glance, but in the long run, they make processes more complicated than necessary. Several times, we have spoken with enthusiastic teams that recognize the benefits of Gitops and want to adopt Argo CD as quickly as possible.

AI startup on a budget? How to master GPU computing without overspending

This blog is based on the webinar, “Panel Discussion: Understanding the importance of GPUs for AI success”. You can watch the full recording by clicking here! For AI startups, GPUs are both an engine for innovation and a major expense. They’re the key to training models faster, running complex inferences, and staying ahead of the competition, but they can also drain a startup’s resources if not used strategically.

How to Effectively Monitor Kubernetes in 2025

As Kubernetes environments continue to grow in scale and complexity, having a robust monitoring strategy is no longer just good practice, it’s essential for survival. For engineering teams in 2025, effective monitoring and observability is the bedrock of performance, reliability, and cost control. This guide dives into the critical aspects of modern Kubernetes monitoring, from key metrics to the top tools/frameworks and the rising role of AI in managing these complex systems.

RKE2: Enterprise Kubernetes Made Simple & Secure!

Still wasting weeks on complex configs? Meet your new secret weapon — RKE2! Prasun Das from @Infosys reveals how you can go from zero to a hardened Kubernetes cluster in minutes: Upstream Kubernetes, ready for production One-step CIS hardening — no 200-page manuals! Copy. Start. Done. That easy. Why work harder when you can work smarter? Get speed, security & enterprise power without the grind.

Cycle Joins the Vultr Cloud Alliance

Cycle.io is proud to announce that we have officially joined the Vultr Cloud Alliance , a curated ecosystem of best-in-class cloud providers and services. The alliance is built around the opportunity to provide developers, startups, and enterprises more choice, flexibility, and performance without the overhead of traditional orchestration tools.

Startup GPU Hacks: Max Performance, Min Cost

Running a startup means every resource counts, especially when it comes to expensive GPUs. In this video, we break down proven GPU hacks to help you get maximum AI performance at minimum cost. Learn how to choose the right hardware, use pre-trained models, leverage quantization, adopt CPU-efficient frameworks, and make the most of affordable GPU providers. Whether you’re prototyping, training, or deploying AI models, these strategies will help you deliver big results without a big budget.