Welcome to the latest edition of "Wisdom of the Cloud." This month, we soar into recaps of cloud native innovation, providing insights on optimizing Kubernetes costs, securing your supply chain, and celebrating a decade of Kubernetes. Additionally, we explore future cloud computing trends, practical strategies for integrating AI, and the hidden threats that can affect your local container images. 

Join us as we navigate these transformative topics and equip you with the knowledge to excel in the cloud native ecosystem.

How to understand things

The art of genuinely understanding complex concepts by exploring the habits and insights of some of history's greatest minds, from relentless problem-solving to embracing intellectual humility.

Deciding whether an investment is worthwhile

A reliable framework for evaluating long-term investments in your career, startup, and personal life and why the traditional "expected value" approach often falls short.

CNCF ECOSYSTEM PULSE: LATEST DEVELOPMENTS

Get the first look at CloudNativeSecurityCon North America 2024’s schedule, add-on events, and more

Diverse tracks and engaging keynotes at CloudNativeSecurityCon North America 2024 to tackle today’s most pressing cloud native security challenges and network with industry leaders.

Kubernetes is turning 10! Join the party on June 6th

Celebrate a decade of innovation with Kubernetes on June 6th at Google’s Bay View Campus, featuring a reunion show, keynotes from cloud native pioneers, and a global livestream for all enthusiasts.

Top 5 cloud computing trends of 2024

The top 5 cloud computing trends for 2024, from AI-as-a-Service and hybrid multi-cloud strategies to edge computing and sustainable practices, shaping the future of cloud technology.

Is your supply chain secure? Double-check with this framework

Ensure your cloud native supply chain’s security by following this comprehensive framework, addressing source code, materials, build pipelines, and deployments to prevent costly and damaging breaches.

FinOps for Kubernetes: engineering cost optimization

Master the art of FinOps for Kubernetes with strategies to optimize engineering costs, gain visibility into spending, and balance performance and budget for cloud native infrastructures.

How Katalyst guarantees memory QoS for colocated applications

Katalyst’s Memory Advisor ensures memory QoS for colocated applications by enhancing Kubernetes native memory management, optimizing resource allocation, and preventing performance degradation in high-demand environments.

Secure software development fundamentals courses 

Empower your software development with OpenSSF's free "Developing Secure Software" course, available now! Learn secure software fundamentals at your own pace and earn a certificate.

TECH DIVE: IN-DEPTH TECHNICAL ARTICLES

Scheduling internals

Explore the intricacies of concurrency and scheduling in computing, including async I/O, event loops, and preemptive and non-preemptive scheduling, with practical code examples and detailed explanations.

Notes on how to use LLMs in your product

Practical insights and strategic guidance on effectively integrating Large Language Models into your products, enhancing efficiency and user experience while navigating common misconceptions and challenges.

Docker Desktop’s Linux virtual machine

How Docker Desktop's hidden Linux VM can unwittingly become a stealthy haven for malware on macOS, bypassing traditional security measures and posing a significant threat to your system.

Building Meta’s GenAI infrastructure

Discover how Meta's latest 24k GPU clusters are revolutionizing AI workloads, boosting performance, and pushing the boundaries of open compute innovation.

Reduce, reuse, recycle: McDonald’s reusable workflows

McDonald’s leverages reusable workflows and GitHub Actions to enhance CI processes, boost developer productivity, and ensure consistent quality across applications.

What I learned from looking at 900 most popular open source AI tools

Chip Huyen's comprehensive analysis of 900 open-source AI tools to uncover the latest trends, collaborative dynamics, and standout innovations reshaping the AI landscape.

Scaffolding for scale

Figma's databases team achieved near-infinite scalability with horizontal sharding, navigating complex technical challenges and innovative solutions to future-proof their infrastructure.

BEHIND THE SCENES: PROCESS AND PEOPLE NEWS

Managing high performers

A guide for cloud native leaders that unveils the keys to unlocking a high performer’s full potential while avoiding common management pitfalls.

A brief history of web development. And why your framework doesn't matter.

A nostalgic yet insightful journey through the evolution of web development, culminating in the revelation that your choice of framework might not matter as much as you think.

Strategy that works
Common pitfalls of strategic planning include clarity, actionable plans, and explicit trade-offs while introducing the adaptive strategy process of Sensing, Choosing, and Executing to create effective and dynamic strategies.

OSS EU and rethinking open source licenses

Here are some lively debates from the Open Source Summit EU, where AI enthusiasm meets the complexities of open source licensing and business sustainability.

Performance management: the rising tide

Learn why performance management is the keystone to your organization's long-term success and how it can create a virtuous cycle of continuous improvement and talent retention.

An evolutionary approach to staffing software product teams

An evolutionary approach to staffing software product teams can transform chaos into cohesive innovation.

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