Engineering Blog
Insights on Kubernetes, platform engineering, DevOps tooling, and how teams are using Skyhook to move faster.
How We Automated Our Way to 5-Minute Onboarding (Hint: It's Not Just AI)
Our first onboarding flow asked users 15 questions. Language, framework, port, Dockerfile path, build command, health endpoints, environment variables. It wa...
How to Set Up ArgoCD on Kubernetes: Step-by-Step Guide
A practical guide to installing ArgoCD on Kubernetes, connecting a Git repo, and deploying your first app. Zero to a working GitOps pipeline in 30 minutes.
ArgoCD Multi-Cluster Architecture: Centralized vs Per-Cluster
One ArgoCD instance for all clusters, or one per cluster? We break down centralized, per-cluster, and agent-based architectures and when each makes sense.
ArgoCD in Production: Patterns That Actually Matter
Installing ArgoCD takes 10 minutes. Making it work for a real team takes months. Here are the production patterns that bridge the gap.
50-100x Faster: Building an In-Memory Kubernetes Resource Cache with SharedInformers
How we went from per-request Kubernetes API calls to in-memory lookups using client-go's SharedInformer pattern - and the memory optimizations that made it practical.
Reverse ML: Using AI to Write Rules, Not Run Them
Everyone's racing to add LLMs to their runtime. We went a different direction.
Zero-Latency Kubernetes: How We Built a Push-Based Sync Architecture
How we cut dashboard latency by 80% and reduced data staleness from 25 seconds to under 3 by switching from pull to push.
Introducing Radar:
Modern Kubernetes Visibility
Local-first. No account. No cloud dependency. Fast.
Skyhook Agent: AI That Actually Understands Your Infrastructure
Most AI assistants for DevOps are glorified documentation search. You ask a question, they regurgitate docs. Useful, but limited.
Laravel to Kubernetes, Simplified with Skyhook
Laravel is a PHP heavyweight, but running it in production usually means stitching together many moving parts: runtime, scaling, security, TLS, observability...
Ship Without Fire Drills: Canary, Blue-Green, and Rolling Deploys
TL;DR: Shipping to production is easy; shipping safely is hard. Progressive delivery strategies - Rolling (Gradual), Canary, and Blue-Green - constrain blast...
How to Manage Secrets in Kubernetes: 5 Approaches Compared
Five approaches to Kubernetes secrets management compared - Sealed Secrets, SOPS, vault SDKs, External Secrets Operator, and CSI Driver - with real configs, honest tradeoffs, and a decision framework.
Preview Environments: A Game-Changer for Testing and Collaboration
Preview environments, also known as ephemeral environments, are no longer a luxury—they’re becoming a necessity for modern development teams. These temporary...
Managing Kubernetes Add-ons: Argo CD or Terraform?
Hands-on comparison of Argo CD and Terraform for managing Kubernetes add-ons. Clear guidance on day 1 versus day 2, drift handling, upgrades, multi-cluster, and a proven hybrid workflow.
PaaS Kubernetes vs. DIY Kubernetes: Why PaaS Wins for Simplicity and Efficiency
When it comes to deploying and managing Kubernetes, the simplicity and efficiency of PaaS solutions often outweigh the complexities of a DIY approach. In thi...
Don't Reinvent the Wheel: Embrace the Power of Pre-Built Internal Developer Platforms for Enhanced Efficiency
In the ever-evolving realm of software development, organizations continuously strive to optimize processes, enhance developer productivity, and accelerate t...
Streamlining Development with Self-Serve Platforms and Service Catalogs
In software development, finding ways to boost efficiency without sacrificing quality is a constant challenge. One approach that's gaining traction is the us...
Platform Engineering & The Value of Golden Paths in the Light of the 80-20 Rule
Explore how Platform Engineering and Golden Paths streamline software development by offering guided solutions for 80% of tasks, while leaving room for innov...
The Rise of Platform Engineering: Redefining DevOps for the Modern Era
Platform Engineering is emerging as a significant trend in DevOps. Far from being just another buzzword, it represents the natural evolution of DevOps practi...
Why Kubernetes Wins: The Technical Case for Container Orchestration
Your app runs fine on a single server until it doesn't. Then you need three servers. Then ten. Then you need them spread across availability zones. Suddenly...
The Birth of Skyhook: Our Journey to Simplify DevOps
In a world increasingly driven by software, the complexity behind the scenes often goes unnoticed. But for those of us who live and breathe development, we k...