The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source

Inside 2020's infrastructure for Changelog.com (Interview)

Nov 6, 2020
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Gerhard Lazu
Gerhard Lazu, a site reliability engineer and infrastructure specialist at Changelog, delves into the evolution of their infrastructure and the transition to Linode Kubernetes Engine. He discusses the ease of Kubernetes management, the importance of automated deployments, and how managed services streamline operations. Highlighting a hands-on resilience test, Gerhard shares insights on recovery and downtime humorously. The conversation wraps up with a focus on the significance of simplicity in infrastructure choices for small teams.
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ADVICE

Simplify with Managed Services

  • Offload infrastructure management to your hosting provider whenever possible.
  • This simplifies your setup and allows you to focus on your application.
INSIGHT

Declarative Infrastructure

  • Kubernetes simplifies infrastructure management by allowing declarative configuration.
  • You describe the desired state, and Kubernetes ensures the system reaches and maintains that state.
ADVICE

Real-World Kubernetes Example

  • Learn from Changelog.com's real-world Kubernetes setup.
  • The code and infrastructure choices are open source and provide practical examples.
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