The Practitioner’s Guide to Scaling Infrastructure as Code

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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.
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Top 12 Most Useful Docker Alternatives for 2025 [List]
Docker14 min read

Top 12 Most Useful Docker Alternatives for 2025 [List]

See the list of 12 best alternatives to Docker containers, including some lightweight, free, and paid options for Mac, Windows, and Linux OS.

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Using Docker Cp Command to Copy Files in Containers [Examples]
Docker12 min read
Using Docker Cp Command to Copy Files in Containers [Examples]

Learn how to use Docker cp command to copy files and directories between containers. See use case examples including recursive copying.

Kubernetes Service – What It is, Types & Examples
Kubernetes15 min read
Kubernetes Service – What It is, Types & Examples

Discover what is a service in Kubernetes and the services types - ClusterIP, NodePort, LoadBalancer & ExternalName. See use case examples.

How to Deploy Helm Charts with Argo CD [Tutorial]
General14 min read
How to Deploy Helm Charts with Argo CD [Tutorial]

Learn how to use ArgoCD features to deploy Helm Charts. See examples, including installing, creating, and deploying your application.

12 Kubernetes Use Cases [Examples for 2025]
Kubernetes11 min read
12 Kubernetes Use Cases [Examples for 2025]

Explore 12 real life use cases for Kubernetes and industry examples. See what Kubernetes is best used for in 2025.

Docker Compose vs Kubernetes – Differences Explained
Docker11 min read
Docker Compose vs Kubernetes – Differences Explained

Kubernetes vs docker-compose - what are the differences and similarities between those tools? See our detailed comparison.

Docker Architecture Overview – Structure & Components
Docker12 min read
Docker Architecture Overview – Structure & Components

Learn how Docker architecture looks and works with all its containers, parts, and components. See the architecture diagram.

What is Argo Workflows – Templates, Use Cases and Tutorial
General13 min read
What is Argo Workflows – Templates, Use Cases and Tutorial

In this tutorial, we cover what Argo Workflows are and how they work with templates. Learn how to install and create a basic workflow.

How to Expose a Docker Port – Tutorial & Examples
Docker10 min read
How to Expose a Docker Port – Tutorial & Examples

Learn how to expose a port in Docker on running container using the docker run --expose command and the EXPOSE instruction. See examples.

Helm vs. Terraform – Key Differences & Comparison
Terraform14 min read
Helm vs. Terraform – Key Differences & Comparison

Helm vs Terraform - learn what are the similarities and differences in managing your Kubernetes clusters with these tools.

Docker Exec Command – How to Use It, Tips & Examples
Docker12 min read
Docker Exec Command – How to Use It, Tips & Examples

What is the Docker exec command? Learn how to use it with -it, for multiple commands and other use cases. Docker run vs exec explained.

Kubernetes Network Policy – Guide with Examples
Kubernetes12 min read
Kubernetes Network Policy – Guide with Examples

Learn what are Network Policies in Kubernetes, how to implement them and best practices. See examples for default policies, egress and ingress.

What is Docker Init & When to Use It – Best Practices
Docker13 min read
What is Docker Init & When to Use It – Best Practices

Introduction to the new Docker init feature. See what it is, when and how to use it and best practices. Node.js example.

What are Kubernetes Manifest Files? Examples & Best Practices
Kubernetes13 min read
What are Kubernetes Manifest Files? Examples & Best Practices

Kubernetes manifest files explained. Learn how to create a manifest. See best practices and examples for pods, deployments, and networks.

Docker Ps Command – When to Use & Examples
Docker9 min read
Docker Ps Command – When to Use & Examples

Learn what does docker ps do and how to use its options for listing docker containers. See examples and how to filter docker ps output.

Guide to Kubernetes RBAC – Concepts, Example & Best Practices
Kubernetes12 min read
Guide to Kubernetes RBAC – Concepts, Example & Best Practices

Learn what is Kubernetes RBAC (role-based access control) and how it works. See examples and best practices. RBAC set up explained.

What is Kubernetes Lens? Tutorial & Alternatives
Kubernetes15 min read
What is Kubernetes Lens? Tutorial & Alternatives

Learn about Kubernetes Lens, its use cases, and alternatives. See a getting started tutorial and how to connect Lens to the Kubernetes cluster.

Kubernetes DaemonSet – What It is & How to Use (Example)
Kubernetes11 min read
Kubernetes DaemonSet – What It is & How to Use (Example)

What is a Kubernetes DaemonSet and what is it used for? See the example of how to create, update and delete it. Deployment vs StatefulSet vs DaemonSet.

18 Cloud Cost Optimization Best Practices for 2025
General19 min read
18 Cloud Cost Optimization Best Practices for 2025

What is cloud cost optimization? See the best way to optimize and manage cloud costs with strategies, solutions, and best practices.

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