This chapter explores the challenges of managing updates in a distributed architecture, highlighting the need for clear contracts and logical boundaries to enhance team autonomy. It addresses the importance of documentation, effective communication, and maintaining a source of truth for configurations and secrets, particularly in Kubernetes. Additionally, it discusses the role of automation and managed services in simplifying update processes and minimizing configuration errors.
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Today’s conversation with Kelsey Hightower showed Gerhard what he was missing in his quest for automation and Kubernetes. The fundamentals that Kelsey shares will most certainly help you level up your game.
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