I adopted Kubernetes (k8s) blindly because it was 'trendy' and 'scalable'. The result? A massive infrastructure bill and YAML hell. I share my honest retrospective on the dangers of over-engineering and when you should actually use Kubernetes.
How to deploy without shutting down servers. Differences between Rolling, Canary, and Blue-Green. Deep dive into Database Rollback strategies, Online Schema Changes, AWS CodeDeploy integration, and Feature Toggles.
Solving server waste at dawn and crashes at lunch. Understanding Auto Scaling vs Serverless through 'Taxi Dispatch' and 'Pizza Delivery' analogies. Plus, cost-saving tips using Spot Instances.
Why your server isn't hacked. From 'Packet Filtering' checking ports/IPs to AWS Security Groups. Evolution of Firewalls.
Why would Netflix intentionally shut down its own production servers? Explore the philosophy of Chaos Engineering, the Simian Army, and detailed strategies like GameDays and Automating Chaos to build resilient distributed systems.
