product management
In the competitive landscape of product management, understanding and implementing product-market fit is crucial for the success of any product. Achieving product-market fit means that your product satisfies the needs of the market and its users, resulting in high demand and user satisfaction. In this blog post, we will explore
Kubernetes
One of the common errors that Kubernetes users encounter is the "Pod Pending" status. This error indicates that the Kubernetes scheduler is unable to place the pod on a suitable node. The root causes can range from insufficient resources to configuration issues and node affinity constraints. In this
product management
In the fast-paced world of product management, pivoting is often considered a strategic move to keep up with market demands and user needs. But what happens when a pivot strategy goes wrong? This post delves into the story of a product pivot failure, the lessons learned, and how to avoid
Cloud-Native
In the ever-evolving landscape of cloud-native technologies, continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines have become critical to delivering software at speed and with reliability. One of the key components in a robust CI/CD pipeline is Jenkins, an open-source automation server that enables developers to build, test, and
product management
Effective product management often boils down to leveraging the right tools and methodologies to streamline communication, collaboration, and decision-making. One increasingly popular approach in this arena is the OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) framework. Developed by Andy Grove at Intel and popularized by companies like Google, OKRs can help product
Cloud-Native
In the realm of cloud-native technologies, Kubernetes is the orchestration platform that has become indispensable for managing containerized applications. One critical aspect of Kubernetes is effectively managing the secrets and configuration data required by your applications. In this blog post, we'll explore Kubernetes Secrets, their benefits, and how
Kubernetes
One common error that you might encounter while working with containerized applications in Kubernetes is the infamous "CrashLoopBackOff" status. This status suggests that your pod is crashing and being restarted repeatedly by the Kubernetes control loop. Understanding the root cause of this issue and how to resolve it
product management
In the world of product management, one of the most pivotal frameworks that have emerged over the past few years is the Jobs to Be Done (JTBD) theory. At its core, JTBD helps us understand why customers "hire" products and services to get specific "jobs" done.
Cloud-Native
As more organizations migrate to cloud-native architectures, automating infrastructure provisioning becomes increasingly critical. One tool that has become an industry standard for this task is Terraform. In this blog post, we'll dive into what Terraform is, its benefits, and walk through a step-by-step example of how to use
Kubernetes
When working with Kubernetes, you might encounter the error "Unable to connect to the server: x509: certificate signed by unknown authority." This error occurs when your Kubernetes client (kubectl) cannot verify the identity of the server due to missing or untrusted certificates. This guide will walk you through
product management
In the dynamic world of product management, one of the most challenging aspects is ensuring that the product evolves to meet the ever-changing needs of customers. This process often involves continuous experimentation, learning, and iterating. In this blog post, we will delve into the concept of Continuous Product Discovery. We&
Cloud-Native
In the rapidly evolving landscape of cloud-native technologies, one tool that has gained significant traction for managing an application's lifecycle is Helm. Helm is often referred to as the package manager for Kubernetes, and it simplifies the deployment and management of Kubernetes applications through reusable, configurable packages called
Kubernetes
Encountering the "ImagePullBackOff" error in Kubernetes can be a common and frustrating experience. This error occurs when Kubernetes fails to pull the specified container image from the container registry. The underlying reasons can range from incorrect image names and tags to network issues or authentication problems. Here is
product management
Product management is an ever-evolving field that requires balancing between customer needs, business goals, and technological capabilities. One of the key practices that successful product managers often rely on is Product Roadmapping. In this blog post, we’ll explore the essential components of a product roadmap, different styles of roadmaps,
Cloud-Native
As cloud-native technologies continue to revolutionize software development and deployment, one of the most critical aspects of managing cloud-native applications is observability. Observability encompasses logging, metrics, and tracing, providing a holistic view into the internal state of an application. In this blog post, we will explore how to set up
Kubernetes
One frustrating issue Kubernetes users might encounter is the "CrashLoopBackOff" error in their pods. This occurs when a pod keeps crashing repeatedly, leading to Kubernetes attempting to restart it over and over again without success. The issue can stem from various factors such as incorrect configurations, resource shortages,