Working with Kubernetes Services is convenient, especially when you can deploy Load Balancers via cloud providers like AWS. At Qovery, we initially started with Kubernetes’ built-in Network Load Balancer (NLB). However, we decided to move to the AWS Load Balancer Controller (ALB Controller). In this article, I explain why we made this switch and how it benefits our infrastructure.

Startups often face challenges in balancing rapid development with robust infrastructure. DevOps can be the solution, but selecting the right tools can be overwhelming. Achieving a good balance of cost, scaling, security, efficiency improvement, learning curve, rapid product releases, etc. is not easy. But worry not, we will solve this problem for you today. I've compiled some of the best DevOps tools that will make the DevOps journey of a startup easier.

Startups face unique challenges in their journey, including tight budgets, rapid development cycles, and limited resources. In this high-pressure environment, DevOps practice emerges as a crucial framework. Contrary to the misconception that DevOps is only suited for large enterprises, it offers significant advantages for startups by streamlining processes, enhancing product quality, and accelerating time-to-market.

DevOps is crucial for growing organizations, enhancing collaboration between development and operations teams to expedite deployment cycles and improve overall efficiency. Selecting the right DevOps engineer for your team, especially when new to DevOps, is vital. A poor hiring decision can significantly impact your organization, resulting in higher costs, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities.

When planning a migration from Heroku to AWS, it’s essential to grasp the complexities inherent in transitioning from a managed Platform as a Service (PaaS) like Heroku to the intricacies of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) provided by AWS. This shift demands not just an adaptation to a different architectural framework but also a strategic approach to overcome operational and technical challenges that can significantly affect both performance and cost efficiency.

I am super excited to announce the release of our complete guide on how to run GitOps with Qovery! GitOps revolutionizes infrastructure management by using Git repositories as the source of truth, offering a more streamlined, reliable, and automated workflow.

In the past decade, Platform as a Service (PaaS) has revolutionized the way companies deploy and manage applications. With promises of scalability, operational ease, and cost efficiency, PaaS attracted myriad businesses looking to leverage cloud technologies and reduce time to market. However, as these platforms have matured, many organizations have realized that PaaS, while powerful, is not without its pitfalls.

DevOps is essential for engineering teams looking to enhance collaboration, speed up development cycles, and maintain high-quality software delivery. Building on our previous discussion of common DevOps mistakes startups make, let's move on to ten practical strategies small engineering teams can adopt to foster a robust DevOps culture.

Adopting DevOps practices can be a game changer for startups, offering a bridge between development speed and operational stability that can accelerate growth. Yet, many startups falter in their DevOps journey, making preventable errors that undermine their potential advantages. Let’s discuss seven common DevOps mistakes that startups make, providing practical insights on how to avoid these pitfalls and maximize the benefits of DevOps practices for startups.

ArgoCD is widely recognized for its GitOps-based approach to continuous delivery on Kubernetes. It provides powerful features for managing Kubernetes deployments, but its complexity can be daunting. If you’re looking for an alternative that offers a more opinionated, user-friendly approach with enough flexibility for custom configurations, Qovery might be the solution you need. Here’s why many DevOps engineers prefer Qovery over ArgoCD.