James Walker

James Walker is the founder of Heron Web, a UK-based software development studio providing bespoke solutions for SMEs. He has experience managing complete end-to-end web development workflows with DevOps, CI/CD, Docker, and Kubernetes. James is also a technical writer and has written extensively about the software development lifecycle, current industry trends, and DevOps concepts and technologies.
James Walker

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Guide to Kubernetes Scaling: Horizontal, Vertical & Cluster
Kubernetes14 min read

Guide to Kubernetes Scaling: Horizontal, Vertical & Cluster

How to scale Kubernetes? In this guide, you’ll learn about different methods of Kubernetes pod auto-scaling. See examples.

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What are Docker Build Args & How to Use Them [Tutorial]
Docker10 min read
What are Docker Build Args & How to Use Them [Tutorial]

Learn what Docker build arguments and how to use them with ARG and --build-arg. Docker ARG vs ENV explained.

Flux CD vs. Argo CD: GitOps Tools Comparison
General19 min read
Flux CD vs. Argo CD: GitOps Tools Comparison

Flux CD vs Argo CD - what is the difference between these tools and which one to choose? See the full comparison.

16 Top Continuous Delivery Tools for 2024
General22 min read
16 Top Continuous Delivery Tools for 2024

Discover the top 16 continuous delivery tools for DevOps — what features they have and how to pick the right tool.

15 DevOps Benefits for Business and Growth
General17 min read
15 DevOps Benefits for Business and Growth

Explore the benefits and business advantages of DevOps. Discover why it is worth investing in and implementing DevOps practices.

K3s vs K8s: Differences, Use Cases & Alternatives
Kubernetes15 min read
K3s vs K8s: Differences, Use Cases & Alternatives

Discover what is K3s, the key differences between K3s and K8s, when to use each, and is it possible to use them together.

Docker Compose Logs – Guide to Monitoring & Debugging
Docker12 min read
Docker Compose Logs – Guide to Monitoring & Debugging

Master Docker Compose logs for multi-container applications: how to get, view, and troubleshoot using the docker-compose logs command.

DevOps Tech Stack : How to Choose the Right Tools & Solutions
General13 min read
DevOps Tech Stack : How to Choose the Right Tools & Solutions

In this guide, you’ll find tips for picking the right DevOps stack for your organization and which key tool categories to include.

DevOps Implementation Guide [Plan, Strategy & Steps]
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DevOps Implementation Guide [Plan, Strategy & Steps]

Explore what DevOps means, understand its benefits, and discover how to successfully implement it with a step-by-step plan.

Top 20 Platform Engineering Tools to Use in 2024
Platform Engineering17 min read
Top 20 Platform Engineering Tools to Use in 2024

Explore a list of the 20 best platform engineering tools, technologies, and products for 2024.

Top 20 DevOps Testing Tools to Try in 2024
General24 min read
Top 20 DevOps Testing Tools to Try in 2024

Explore the list of DevOps tools for different types of testing. See the features and pros and cons of each tool.

Top 8 GitOps Tools You Should Know [2024 List]
General14 min read
Top 8 GitOps Tools You Should Know [2024 List]

How to choose the best GitOps tool to benefit your development teams? Explore our list of the top 8 GitOps tools in 2024.

How to Run Environment Variables in a Docker Container
Docker10 min read
How to Run Environment Variables in a Docker Container

Learn how to set and run Docker environment variables. Passing environment variables examples and best practices.

20+ Most Popular DevOps Monitoring Tools for 2024
General21 min read
20+ Most Popular DevOps Monitoring Tools for 2024

See why monitoring is important in DevOps and explore the list of 23 best tools and platforms for DevOps monitoring.

Kubectl Config Set-Context Command [Tutorial & Examples]
Kubernetes11 min read
Kubectl Config Set-Context Command [Tutorial & Examples]

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What Does a Platform Engineer Do? Job Description, Role & Responsibilities
Platform Engineering14 min read
What Does a Platform Engineer Do? Job Description, Role & Responsibilities

Find out what platform engineering is and how to become a platform engineer with the job description, responsibilities, and average salary.

Kubectl Get Context : Current Context, Switching & Listing
Kubernetes9 min read
Kubectl Get Context : Current Context, Switching & Listing

Learn how to use the kubectl config current-context command and how to get the current namespace from contexts in Kubernetes.

Kubernetes with Open Policy Agent (OPA) & Gatekeeper
Kubernetes14 min read
Kubernetes with Open Policy Agent (OPA) & Gatekeeper

Learn what Open Policy Agent (OPA) is used for in Kubernetes. Gatekeeper vs OPA explained. See an example of OPA policy for Kubernetes.

Docker Swarm vs. Kubernetes – Key Differences Explained
Docker13 min read
Docker Swarm vs. Kubernetes – Key Differences Explained

Discover the similarities and differences between Docker Swarm and Kubernetes and see which is better for your use case.

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