Seasons greetings, Cloud Enthusiasts! 

Welcome to the "Holiday Highlights" edition of Wisdom of the Cloud for December. As we approach the end of this year, let's reflect on the transformative developments in cloud native technologies that took place. From groundbreaking container orchestration innovations to the rise of serverless architectures and AI integration, this edition celebrates the year's achievements, highlights the challenges that spurred our growth, and acknowledges the vibrant community driving our industry forward.

In this issue, we will explore the insights and trends that shaped 2023, setting the stage for what's next in cloud computing. We will delve into the impact of CNCF projects, emerging trends, and the collective wisdom that propels our field. As we stand on the threshold of 2024, let's embrace the spirit of innovation and collaboration that epitomizes the cloud native community.

A tactical guide to managing up: 30 tips from the smartest people we know

Master the art of managing up with these 30 gold nuggets of wisdom because knowing your boss's job is half the battle in navigating the workplace.

The engineering leader’s guide to crafting a personal brand that stands out from the crowd

This article covers the journey of Anjuan Simmons from Star Trek, inspiration to tech leadership, and discovers how personal branding in tech is not just about shining on stage but also about representing, scaling brainpower, and leading with authenticity.

Hello, GitOps — Boeing's open source push

Discover how Boeing's flight into the open source stratosphere is not just about adopting GitOps but also about fostering a culture of collaboration and contribution.

CNCF ECOSYSTEM PULSE: LATEST DEVELOPMENTS

Best practices for securing Kubernetes deployments

Learn about the secrets of Kubernetes security armor in this insightful piece, where complexity meets robust defense strategies, ensuring your deployments stay as secure as Fort Knox.

Kubernetes 1.29: The security perspective

Kubernetes 1.29 wraps up 2023 with a security bang, offering 49 enhancements that fortify your clusters against the evolving digital threat landscape.

Kubernetes CKA and CKAD training & certification now available in Amazon Marketplace

Elevate your team's Kubernetes mastery with CNCF's newly launched CKA and CKAD training in the AWS Marketplace, a strategic move answering the call for cloud native expertise.

Announcing the “Accelerating Cloud Native in Telco” whitepaper v1

Chart the future of telecom with CNCF's latest whitepaper, 'Accelerating Cloud Native in Telco,' a comprehensive guide to navigating and mastering the cloud native transformation in the telecommunications sector.

Announcing Flux 2.2 GA

Gear up for the game-changing Flux v2.2.0 release, bringing cutting-edge updates to the helm-controller and elevating your deployment automation game to new heights.

Karmada brings Kubernetes multi-cloud capabilities to CNCF Incubator

Karmada's ascent to CNCF's incubator heralds a new era in Kubernetes management, promising seamless, multi-cloud orchestration and a more robust, community-driven future in cloud native applications.

Knative completes third-party security audit

Knative's latest security audit victory, a meticulous foray into threat modeling and code auditing, underscores its unwavering commitment to fortifying the cloud native landscape.

Starting the platform engineering journey with Backstage

Step into the future of platform engineering with Backstage, where enhancing developer experience meets the efficiency of internal developer portals, revolutionizing how quality software is delivered.

TECH DIVE: IN-DEPTH TECHNICAL ARTICLES

The weirdest bug I’ve seen yet

Grab your magnifying glass for a timely detective story of digital quirks where Gusto's tech team unravels a Chrome-crashing mystery with an animated GIF and wildly unexpected culprits.

Examples of great URL design

A tale of elegant URL craftsmanship, where URLs are more than web addresses, they're a stroke of digital artistry, from StackOverflow’s practicality to Slack’s storytelling charm.

Imagine a smarter CI pipeline

Revolutionize your CI game with a reimagining of pipelines for simplicity and efficiency - because who says automation needs to be complex?

Mounting git commits as folders with NFS

Let’s journey deep into git on a digital spelunking adventure in "Mounting git commits as folders with NFS," where Git repos transform into a navigable file system, combining code history with hands-on exploration.

Goodbye, clean code

A story detailing when pristine code meets the real-world twists of team dynamics and evolving software needs.

The challenges of supporting foreign key constraints

PlanetScale tackles the herculean task of integrating foreign key constraints with its unique branching and Online DDL features.

Go developer survey 2023 H2 results

Go developers, your wishes are heard: more AI as your coding sidekick, more explicit error messages, and cloud-friendly Go, as revealed in the latest Go survey.

LLM visualizer

Zoom into the microcosm of LLMs with a nano-gpt walk-through by exploring how LLMs work without needing a telescope!

BEHIND THE SCENES: PROCESS AND PEOPLE NEWS

What's new in the world of OpenTelemetry?

Learn about the latest OpenTelemetry updates where tracing meets trending, and observability gets an incredible upgrade.

Tech predictions for 2024 and beyond

Learn about Werner Vogels's thoughts about 2024, where he envisions academia and industry converging to redefine tech education and keep us sprinting alongside innovation's rapid pace.

AI and Kubernetes: open source tools powered by AI/OpenAI for Kubernetes

How are teams combining the realms of Kubernetes and AI - check out some new cutting-edge tools that merge AI and Kubernetes to revolutionize container orchestration.

How to choose a startup

Navigate the startup maze with profound insights, and discover how to pick a winner that aligns with your career compass.

Reshaping the tree: rebuilding organizations for AI

Pave the way for dynamic organizational transformation by challenging conventional structures to foster a more adaptable and thriving workplace.

The inside story of Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI

Even tech giants aren't immune to boardroom drama - Microsoft's AI rollercoaster with OpenAI shows there's always a 'Ctrl+Alt+Delete' option in corporate partnerships.

Don’t serve burnt pizza (and other lessons in building minimum lovable products)

Say goodbye to MVPs and hello to MLPs - it's time to create products that users don’t just tolerate but genuinely love. No more burnt pizzas in tech!

OKRs in software engineering

OKRs are more than just goals - they're a north star that guides teams on their journey and prevents pitfalls on the path to success.

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