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Welcoming new leadership at Cloudsmith - a note from Alan Carson

Alan Carson writes about his experience and journey with Cloudsmith, as new CEO Glenn Weinstein steps in as leadership. I heard something recently, that resonated, about success. In a simple (but not easy) three-step plan; success happens when the following three things align: A great example is, of course, Steve Jobs and Apple. The contrarian idea was that every single human would need a personal computer. He was proven right. And he executed expertly (with a few ups and downs obviously!)

Automate reliability testing in your CI/CD pipeline using the Gremlin API

For many software engineering teams, most testing is done in their CI/CD pipeline. New deployments run through a gauntlet of unit tests, integration tests, and even performance tests to ensure quality. However, there's one key test type that's excluded from this list, and it's one that can have a critical impact on your application and your organization: reliability tests. As software changes, reliability risks get introduced.

Using Argo CDs new Config Management Plugins to Build Kustomize, Helm, and More

Starting with Argo CD 2.4, creating config management plugins or CMPs via configmap has been deprecated, with support fully removed in Argo CD 2.8. While many folks have been using their own config management plugins to do things like `kustomize –enable-helm`, or specify specific version of Helm, etc – most of these seem to have not noticed the old way of doing things has been removed until just now!

Progressive delivery for Kubernetes Config Maps using Argo Rollouts

Argo Rollouts is a Kubernetes controller that allows you to perform advanced deployment methods in a Kubernetes cluster. We have already covered several usage scenarios in the past, such as blue/green deployments and canaries. The Codefresh deployment platform also has native support for Argo Rollouts and even comes with UI support for them.

Understanding a release-first approach to software supply chain management

For anyone involved in software development, the “infinity loop” is synonymous with DevOps — and rightfully so. We know that software is rarely in a static state for very long. Continuous updates are required to meet the demands of users and to deliver more value, faster than the competition.

Helm deployments to a Kubernetes cluster with CI/CD

Containers and microservices have revolutionized the way applications are deployed on the cloud. Since its launch in 2014, Kubernetes has become a de-facto standard as a container orchestration tool. Helm is a package manager for Kubernetes that makes it easy to install and manage applications on your Kubernetes cluster. One of the benefits of using Helm is that it allows you to package all of the components required to run an application into a single, versioned artifact called a Helm chart.

Streamlining Kubernetes Workflows The Power of CI/CD Integration

In the ever-evolving landscape of software development, where agility and reliability are paramount, Kubernetes has emerged as a game-changer with its container orchestration capabilities. However, as applications become more complex and distributed, managing Kubernetes workflows presents a unique set of challenges.

Why you need an artifact management platform for best-in-class software delivery

Discover the pivotal role of artifact management platforms in software delivery. Learn how Cloudsmith streamlines storage, boosts security, scales effortlessly, and more. Elevate your software delivery with indispensable tools and insights. The tools and strategies you employ in software delivery can make all the difference when distributing and managing software. As the intricacies of software projects amplify, the call for streamlined, secure, and adaptable solutions becomes undeniable.