Dear Cloud Enthusiasts,

Between carving pumpkins and untangling my winter scarves for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2024 in Salt Lake City, I've been reflecting on what makes our cloud native community so special. This edition weaves together stories of technical evolution, human growth, and the art of building better systems – both in our infrastructure and ourselves. From milestone achievements in our CNCF ecosystem to candid conversations about burnout and collaboration, we're brewing a perfect autumn blend of practical insights and personal wisdom. If you're heading to SLC, join me for my Day 2 keynote, where we'll explore our mountainous achievements together – because in this ecosystem, we all rise higher when we climb as one.

Cloudily yours, 

Taylor Dolezal

The guilt of personal priority

When the relentless march of burnout meets the necessity of self-care, Emily Fox's candid exploration reminds us that prioritizing personal well-being isn't just wise—it's a win for growth and awareness.

Dungeon-mastering emotions: D&D meets group therapy

Tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons is leveling up in therapy, helping players tackle mental health issues through imaginative storytelling and character-driven scenarios.

CNCF ECOSYSTEM PULSE: LATEST DEVELOPMENTS

How to ace (KCNA) Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate exam

Master the basics of Kubernetes and cloud native technologies with the KCNA exam, your entry ticket to a world where containers and clusters reign supreme.

How to transform Telemetry data from ingest to actionable insights

Transform telemetry chaos into clarity with practical strategies for data-driven decision-making, optimizing system performance, and unleashing your enterprise's full potential.

Open collaboration to bring AI Gateway features to the Envoy community

Open collaboration between Tetrate and Bloomberg is transforming AI traffic management by integrating essential features into the Envoy community, breaking free from restrictive enterprise licenses, and embracing industry-wide innovation.

Tips for first-time visitors to Salt Lake City for #KubeCon + #CloudNativeCon

Navigate Salt Lake City like a pro with insider tips from KubeCon + CloudNativeCon's local Argo maintainer, Dan Garfield, blending conference insights with Utah's unique charm.

Prometheus 3.0 unveiled: Highlights from PromCon Europe 2024

Prometheus 3.0 takes center stage with a sleek UI makeover, OpenTelemetry compatibility, and native histograms, ensuring it remains a powerhouse in observability while embracing a more inclusive governance model.

Cloud Native Computing Foundation announces KubeEdge graduation

KubeEdge graduates from CNCF, heralding a new era of cloud native edge computing with applications from intelligent transportation to outer space.

TECH DIVE: IN-DEPTH TECHNICAL ARTICLES

The problems that Google Docs never solved

While Google Docs solved the "emailing a Word file back and forth" problem, it left behind a chaotic trail of fragmented conversations and the need for a 'project hero' to wrangle collaborative efforts into coherent documents—a challenge yet to be resolved in the evolving landscape of AI discussions.

How Anthropic built Artifacts

Anthropic's Artifacts feature, developed in just three months by a nimble team, showcases a revolutionary leap in using language models for collaborative coding and creative tasks, potentially setting a new standard for AI-driven software development.

How we use friction logs to improve products at Stripe

At Stripe, friction logging transforms user feedback into a catalyst for product excellence, fostering a culture of trust and continuous improvement that benefits developers, end-users, and the bottom line.

Many yes/no attributes: Table design study

Navigate the complex "Game of Tables" in database design with insights on marrying logical models to physical strategies like a seasoned chess player, as explored in this enlightening draft chapter.

How discord uses open source tools for scalable data orchestration & transformation

Discord orchestrates a data-driven symphony with Dagster and dbt, transforming their analytics infrastructure into a self-serve powerhouse that scales effortlessly and strikes the right chord for engineers and users.

Good programmers worry about data structures and their relationships

Linus Torvalds sheds light on why prioritizing data structures over code can transform a programmer from mediocre to masterful, making software functional and elegantly efficient.

Kubernetes disaster recovery: Best practices and methods

When Kubernetes becomes both the backbone and the bottleneck of modern infrastructure, mastering disaster recovery isn't just bright—it's survival.

How Canva collects 25 billion events per day

Canva's analytics pipeline, processing a staggering 25 billion events daily, ingeniously balances schema evolution and cost efficiency with compression magic, ensuring seamless data flow and insightful customer experiences.

BEHIND THE SCENES: PROCESS AND PEOPLE NEWS

Unblock your weekly team meetings

Transform your weekly meetings from time-wasters into productivity powerhouses with a structured approach that ensures every voice is heard and every minute counts.

The art of finishing

Master the art of project completion with this witty exploration of strategies to slay the 'Project Hydra' and finally transform endless beginnings into satisfying endings in your cloud native journey.

Technical coherence

Unlock the secret to reversing engineering slowdowns with 'Technical Coherence,' a strategic approach that transforms your org's structure in a single meeting.

Trust as a bottleneck to growing teams quickly

In the fast-paced realm of cloud native teams, building and maintaining trust is the secret sauce that transforms potential bottlenecks into seamless collaboration, fueling efficiency and innovation.

Lessons learned in 35 years of making software

After 35 years in software, Jim Grey humorously reveals that while code may be king, soft skills reign supreme.

The gifts of 40

Julie Zhuo's "The Gifts of 40" serves up a cocktail of poignant life lessons that challenge us to rethink our narratives and embrace the art of learning through life's unpredictable journey.

Playing defense: How to control the narrative if your work is being questioned

Master the art of defending your ideas with elegance and logic, turning skepticism into an opportunity to fortify your credibility and showcase strategic thinking.

11 years of SaaS product strategy

Embark on a SaaS odyssey with Alex Ghiculescu as he reflects on 11 years of product strategy, revealing the trials and triumphs of turning ideas into market-leading innovations.

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