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Let's make Cloud #28: Crossplane vs Terraform, Keep the monolith but split the workloads, Pipeline strategies for a mono-repo

Crossplane vs Terraform, Keep the monolith but split the workloads, Pipeline strategies for a mono-repo

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Monica Colangelo
May 25, 2023

Hello CloudMakers!

Today we shall see:

  • Crossplane vs Terraform

  • Keep the monolith, but split the workloads

  • Pipeline strategies for a mono-repo

Enjoy!

Crossplane vs Terraform: Choosing the Best IaC Solution for Your Needs

Unsure of how to level up your infrastructure management? This article will compare two popular IaC tools: Crossplane and Terraform, diving into their strengths, discussing which tool best suits your specific needs, and ultimately providing insights and guidance.

Crossplane vs Terraform: Choosing the Best IaC Solution for Your Needs

Discover the strengths of Crossplane and Terraform, compare their features, benefits, and use cases to choose the ideal IaC solution for you

blog.brainboard.co/crossplane-vs-terraform-choosing-the-best-iac-solution-for-your-needs-56689bf6f790

Keep the monolith, but split the workloads

In the wake of Amazon Prime Video's recent article detailing their transition back to a monolithic architecture, a fascinating phenomenon seems to be emerging – a resurgence of "monolithic pride". This article delves into the intriguing topic, exploring the reasons behind their shift and the potential advantages of embracing a monolithic approach.

The author is a fan of monolithic architecture but acknowledges that there's a point where the pain outweighs the benefits. In their article, they introduce workload splitting as a technique to reduce the challenges, lower costs, and extend the advantages of monolithic architectures. It's a valuable read for monolithic architecture owners looking to address the pain points effectively.

Keep the monolith, but split the workloads | incident.io

Everybody loves a monolith, but you can hit issues as you scale. This post is about a technique – splitting your workloads – that can significantly reduce that pain, costs little, and can be applied early.

incident.io/blog/monolith

Pipeline strategies for a mono-repo

A mono-repo is a single repository that stores different microservices, components, and backend services. Building a CI/CD pipeline for a mono-repo comes with unique requirements. In their project's CI/CD pipeline, the author aims for quick production deployments and fast iterations. They prioritize automation, utilizing Amazon CodeCatalyst and its Workflows.

Pipeline strategies for a mono-repo – experiences with our Football Match Center projects in CodeCatalyst – lockhead.info

lockhead.info/index.php/2023/04/20/pipeline-strategies-for-a-mono-repo-experiences-with-our-football-match-center-projects-in-codecatalyst

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