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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.
James Walker

About the Spacelift blog

Spacelift’s collaborative platform for infrastructure as code (IaC) enables DevOps teams to manage complex cloud infrastructures with ease. In line with our reputation as an authority on all things related to IaC management, we pride ourselves on sharing only the most precise, comprehensive, and actionable content related to our areas of expertise. See our Editorial Policy.
What are Day-0, Day-1, and Day-2 Operations?
General13 min read

What are Day-0, Day-1, and Day-2 Operations?

Understand Day-0, Day-1, and Day-2 operations in IT and DevOps. Learn how they impact planning, deployment, and ongoing management.

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Platform Engineering’s Role in Fixing Infrastructure Automation
General9 min read
Platform Engineering’s Role in Fixing Infrastructure Automation

Explore how platform engineering can help overcome infrastructure challenges and reduce deployment risks.

DevOps Lifecycle – The Key Phases of DevOps Workflows
General16 min read
DevOps Lifecycle – The Key Phases of DevOps Workflows

Discover the 7 phases of the DevOps lifecycle and the key components, tools, and processes included in each stage.

Kubernetes Observability With Kube-State-Metrics: Guide
Kubernetes12 min read
Kubernetes Observability With Kube-State-Metrics: Guide

Discover how to set up Kube-State-Metrics to help you monitor Kubernetes clusters. Kube-State-Metrics vs Metrics-Server explained.

GitLab vs GitHub : Key Differences in 2026
General18 min read
GitLab vs GitHub : Key Differences in 2026

Should I choose GitHub or GitLab? See the key differences comparing their definitions, features, pros & cons to find the best fit for your team.

Argo CD CLI Commands Cheat Sheet & Best Practices
General17 min read
Argo CD CLI Commands Cheat Sheet & Best Practices

This Argo CD CLI cheat sheet will help you get straight to all the commands you need when using Argo CD.

How to Stop a Pod in Kubectl [Step-by-Step Tutorial]
Kubernetes11 min read
How to Stop a Pod in Kubectl [Step-by-Step Tutorial]

Sometimes, you may need to stop or pause a Kubernetes Pod. In this tutorial, you'll learn different ways to stop a Pod using kubectl commands.

Docker Image Layers – What They Are & How They Work
Docker12 min read
Docker Image Layers – What They Are & How They Work

Discover what Docker image layers are, how they work, and how to optimize your container images for better build efficiency and performance.

Kubernetes DNS Explained: Services & Resolution
Kubernetes14 min read
Kubernetes DNS Explained: Services & Resolution

Explore Kubernetes DNS, including implementation, core services, and name resolution processes. KubeDNS vs. CoreDNS explained.

Top 17 Continuous Deployment (CD) Tools for 2026
General14 min read
Top 17 Continuous Deployment (CD) Tools for 2026

Discover the best continuous deployment (CD) tools and platforms to use in DevOps. See the features and benefits of each tool.

17 GitOps Best Practices to Improve Your Workflows
General18 min read
17 GitOps Best Practices to Improve Your Workflows

17 GitOps best practices for Kubernetes and Terraform, from pull-based delivery and secrets handling to drift detection and policy as code.

What is DevOps Infrastructure? Key Components & Benefits
General11 min read
What is DevOps Infrastructure? Key Components & Benefits

This guide explores DevOps infrastructure, its components, challenges, and benefits. How to implement DevOps Infrastructure and IaC.

21 Best DevSecOps Tools and Platforms for 2026
General25 min read
21 Best DevSecOps Tools and Platforms for 2026

Explore the list of the best and most popular DevSecOps tools you can use to automate and secure your pipelines.

What Is Developer Experience (DevEx)?
General13 min read
What Is Developer Experience (DevEx)?

Discover what Developer Experience (DevEx) is, why it is important, and how it affects software development. Strategies & tools to improve it.

Kubernetes Control Plane: What It Is & How It Works
Kubernetes12 min read
Kubernetes Control Plane: What It Is & How It Works

Learn what Kubernetes control plane is, its purpose, components, and how it works with nodes. Control vs. master vs data plane.

13 Kubernetes Alternatives for Containers in 2026
Kubernetes26 min read
13 Kubernetes Alternatives for Containers in 2026

See the list of 13 best Kubernetes alternatives for container orchestration and the features to consider when choosing an alternative to K8s.

Containerd vs. Docker: Container Runtimes Comparison
Docker8 min read
Containerd vs. Docker: Container Runtimes Comparison

Discover the difference between popular container runtimes - containerd and Docker and see which is better for your project.

10 Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Scanning Tools Compared
General19 min read
10 Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Scanning Tools Compared

Compare IaC scanning tools by what they scan, how they integrate with CI/CD, and which open-source projects are still actively maintained.

Drift Management in Cloud Infrastructure: Best Practices
General13 min read
Drift Management in Cloud Infrastructure: Best Practices

Managing cloud drift can be challenging. In this guide, you’ll learn what drift management is and discover best practices for implementing it.

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