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In practice : How to set up your BSPCE policy in a startup
Many HR leads have found themselves in my situation, especially when joining the startup/scale-up ecosystem. That moment when you have to create a policy from scratch while also gaining skills on the subject (the generalist principle being that you’re not a specialist in every topic!) and not knowing where to start. I had to delve into the BSPCE topic at Qovery, and here’s what my journey looked like to lay the groundwork for a simple policy that aligns with our company's values and stage of maturity. Folks, let’s go back to basics regarding BSPCE and start with a reminder:
A Quick Technical Guide to Automating Kubernetes Deployments
Get a quick technical guide to automating Kubernetes deployments. Learn to use kubectl and YAML for consistent application setup, updates, and rollbacks in your cluster.
Announcement: New Qovery Support Plans
Providing the best support for our customers has always been at the core of our company since day one, and it is something that will never change. In the infrastructure space, one downtime can be critical and have a huge business impact. Having the best support is key to running a business with confidence. Today, we are glad to introduce our new support plans, allowing us to provide best-in-class support and scale with the increasing number of clients using our product.
Meet the Qovery Team: Marie, People Manager
In today's portrait, meet Marie, our People Manager at Qovery! She is the 1st HR person in place, and she was hired to create the function and make Qovery a great place to work for all its team members! She loves the tech ecosystem, drinking coffee, hiking in the mountains, and returning occasionally to breathe the Paris air.
Your Survival Guide in Paris for Kubecon EU 2024
One day before Kubecon! 🔥 Welcome to the survival guide for all you intrepid souls venturing into the heart of Paris for KubeCon. Buckle up, for you're about to navigate the charming yet occasionally perplexing labyrinth of the City of Light. Here’s how to thrive, or at least survive, Parisian style 🥖🇫🇷.
Save up to 60% on AWS costs with EKS and Karpenter
At Qovery, we're thrilled to introduce a groundbreaking way for AWS users to drastically reduce their costs - by up to 60% on EC2 instances. This significant reduction is made possible through the synergy of AWS Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) with Karpenter, AWS's powerful autoscaler.
New Feature: Billing Usage Analytics Dashboard
I am thrilled to introduce to you our new billing analytics feature, now generally available to all our users. This feature is designed to empower you with insights into your Qovery usage, enabling you to monitor, control, and optimize your cloud expenses effectively.
Qovery is Now Available on the AWS Marketplace
I'm thrilled to announce the availability of Qovery on the AWS Marketplace. You can now buy and benefit from Qovery right from the AWS Marketplace. Before delving into the specific advantages of purchasing Qovery through the AWS Marketplace, let's first understand what the AWS Marketplace is and why this is something you should consider when purchasing Qovery's DevOps automation software.
Build vs Buy: When to Build or Buy an Internal Developer Platform
An Internal Developer Platform (IDP) is an ecosystem that empowers developers to manage the entire application lifecycle from development to deployment autonomously. As a vital component for organizations, the implementation of an IDP often presents a ‘Build vs. Buy’ dilemma: should you construct your own IDP, tailored to your unique needs, or would it be more efficient to purchase a pre-built solution? This decision is not a trivial one, and making the right choice can significantly impact your team’s productivity and your organization’s bottom line. In this article, we will conduct a transparent analysis of both options, exploring the benefits and challenges associated with each. We aim to provide you with comprehensive insights that can guide you in making the best choice for your team.
Discover 7 New Major Features on Qovery
I'm thrilled to unveil a suite of groundbreaking features that we've introduced over the past four months at Qovery. Our commitment to enhancing your development and deployment experience continues to be our driving force. Recently, we shared these updates during our exhilarating public demo day, which you can watch here. Let's dive into the features that are set to redefine your interaction with Qovery.
Qovery Named G2 Momentum Leader Winter 2024
We are thrilled to share the exciting news that Qovery's DevOps automation software has once again been recognized as a Momentum Leader for DevOps in the Winter 2024 Grid Report. This marks the third consecutive time we've received this prestigious acknowledgment, and we couldn't be more grateful for the ongoing support of our incredible community of users 🙏
GitHub Variables and Nx Reusable Workflows
At Qovery, we build our frontend using Nx and rely on the official nrwl/ci GitHub Actions. Our frontend requires third-party tokens during compile time, but we would like to avoid hardcoding them or using the .env file to define our tokens. The latter exposes our source code directly on GitHub, and even though it's not sensitive data, we don't want it to be easily scraped. As probably many others, we've faced issues when we dug into environment variables using this reusable workflow: https://github.com/nrwl/ci?tab=readme-ov-file#limited-secrets-support https://github.com/nrwl/ci/issues/92 https://github.com/nrwl/ci/issues/44 So, I wanted to share the lessons I learned from this experience.
Meet the Qovery Team: Julien, Technical Product Manager
In today’s portrait, meet Julien, our Technical Product Manager at Qovery! He is responsible for driving the development and defining the requirements of our product. In the meantime, he loves traveling with his family in their van!
KubeCon Europe 2024 - Meet the Qovery Team
Bonjour! We're thrilled to announce that Qovery will be a part of the Kubecon Europe 2024, happening from March 19th to 22nd, 2024, in the vibrant city of Paris! 🚀🇫🇷🥖
Crossplane loves Kubernetes as much as we do... But, differently!
Kubernetes has emerged as the de facto orchestrator for deploying and managing containerized applications. Its versatility and robust ecosystem have paved the way for innovative tools that leverage its capabilities, extending its utility beyond mere container orchestration. Among these tools, Crossplane and Qovery stand out for their unique approaches to simplifying cloud resource management. While they serve different purposes, both share a common foundation in utilizing Kubernetes as an orchestration layer, underscoring a shared belief in Kubernetes' ability to manage all types of workloads, including external ones.
Kubernetes Tutorial for Developers
Welcome to our hands-on tutorial on Kubernetes, the powerful open-source platform often abbreviated as k8s. In this tutorial, we are diving into the world of container orchestration, simplifying the complexities, and making Kubernetes accessible for developers. Whether you are just starting out or looking to enhance your existing skills in Kubernetes, this guide is designed to walk you through the process step-by-step. We will cover the basics of setting up Kubernetes, deploying a simple "hello world" app, and understanding how to manage and scale your containerized applications with ease. Let's start with some of the challenges of Kubernetes followed by the steps to setup and deploy a simple Kubernetes application.
Why Kubernetes For Developers is the Next Big Thing
Let's face it! Kubernetes is the standard for container orchestration, reshaping how we deploy and manage applications for the last 8 years - do you even remember when you run "docker run <your-image>" on an application server? 😁. However, it's crucial to recognize that Kubernetes was never initially designed with the everyday developer in mind. This article aims to explore this dichotomy and ultimately explain why Internal Developer Platforms, have become increasingly relevant in bridging this gap.
Managed GCP GKE Autopilot Released in Public Beta
I am thrilled to announce a significant milestone for Qovery: the public beta release of our Google Cloud Platform (GCP) GKE Autopilot support. This marks a new chapter in our journey, following the successful integration with AWS EKS, Scaleway Kapsule, and Kubernetes. In this announcement article I'll explain what you can get out of GCP GKE Autopilot and what is coming next 👇
What is an Internal Developer Portal?
Imagine a central hub where your tech team finds all the tools and resources they need, organized and ready for action. This is exactly what the Internal Developer Portal offers, becoming a key factor in revolutionizing the way we build software today. In this article, we will explore how Internal Developer Portals revolutionize the development process by streamlining tasks, boosting collaboration, and customizing workflows. Get ready to discover how this powerful tool can drive your team's efficiency to new heights.
New Feature: Deploy Your Helm Charts With Ease
Today, I'm thrilled to announce a game-changing feature that's set to revolutionize how Platform Engineers and Developers interact with Kubernetes: the introduction of first-class support for Helm Charts within Qovery 🥳. This latest update, now generally available, empowers our users to deploy any Helm Chart with unparalleled ease, marking a significant leap forward in our mission to streamline application deployment for everyone.
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