--- title: "Okteto Blog" description: "Empower developers to innovate and deliver cloud-native applications faster than ever." url: "https://www.okteto.com/blog/" source: "https://www.okteto.com" --- # Blog [![Sandboxes Aren't Enough](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/47ee7f6691829b08535bd60fff10d4ee28f6589a-2400x1254.png?rect=0,1,2400,1253&w=450&h=235&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)](https://www.okteto.com/blog/sandboxes-vs-environments-why-the-distinction-matters-for-enterprise-ai-development/) ## [Sandboxes vs. Environments: Why the Distinction Matters for Enterprise AI Development](https://www.okteto.com/blog/sandboxes-vs-environments-why-the-distinction-matters-for-enterprise-ai-development/) Something is shifting in how platform teams talk about developer infrastructure. A few months ago, the conversation was: "How do we stop developers from... ![Avatar of Ashlynn Pericacho](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/2a053fed4b9e081490eb58f55c33305a64989a25-2384x3576.jpg?rect=0,596,2384,2384&w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Ashlynn Pericacho [![Agents need runtime feedback](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/f7e8da08a437112f1a94bf9f351f99b11034f144-2400x1254.png?rect=0,1,2400,1253&w=450&h=235&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)](https://www.okteto.com/blog/the-missing-infrastructure-layer-thats-breaking-agentic-development/) ## [The Missing Infrastructure Layer That's Breaking Agentic Development](https://www.okteto.com/blog/the-missing-infrastructure-layer-thats-breaking-agentic-development/) Why every agent needs runtime feedback AI agents are quickly becoming first-class contributors to enterprise codebases, generating pull requests and refactoring... ![Avatar of Ramiro Berrelleza](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/67ef91355b6b2c1650e4fb3b02bee9d128dbaf22-320x320.jpg?w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Ramiro Berrelleza [![Ingress NGINX Controller Notification with Kubernetes Logo](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/259efce7c4d46b409ed6ffced7b78578ba95da66-2400x1254.png?rect=0,1,2400,1253&w=450&h=235&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)](https://www.okteto.com/blog/ingress-nginx-controller-deprecation-your-migration-guide-to-kubernetes-gateway-api/) ## [Ingress NGINX Controller Deprecation: Your Migration Guide to Kubernetes Gateway API](https://www.okteto.com/blog/ingress-nginx-controller-deprecation-your-migration-guide-to-kubernetes-gateway-api/) Learn why Kubernetes is moving to Gateway API and get a practical migration framework for platform teams.... ![Avatar of Cody Landstrom](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/7934e15f0762da1cbc91e8e2279e089491255fe1-1860x1860.jpg?w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Cody Landstrom [![Graphic with text "common environment pitfalls" in bold font](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/2ef4ab0fceb153534aa9ac9b5e8607be23179978-2400x1254.png?rect=0,1,2400,1253&w=450&h=235&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)](https://www.okteto.com/blog/development-environment-pitfalls/) ## [Why Every Development Environment Eventually Falls Short. And Why That’s Okay.](https://www.okteto.com/blog/development-environment-pitfalls/) Even the best development environments hit a wall at some point. What you do next is the important part... ![Avatar of Ramiro Berrelleza](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/67ef91355b6b2c1650e4fb3b02bee9d128dbaf22-320x320.jpg?w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Ramiro Berrelleza [![Graphic with okteto versus qovery logos](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/4753a2703eebb98da52ec9a958bb6b0e3f9e37f7-1200x627.png?w=450&h=235&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)](https://www.okteto.com/blog/compare-okteto-versus-qovery/) ## [Okteto vs Qovery: Choosing the Right Kubernetes Development Platform for Your Team](https://www.okteto.com/blog/compare-okteto-versus-qovery/) The development platform you choose shapes how your entire engineering organization works, not just today, but as you scale. So the question isn't just... ![Avatar of Ashlynn Pericacho](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/2a053fed4b9e081490eb58f55c33305a64989a25-2384x3576.jpg?rect=0,596,2384,2384&w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Ashlynn Pericacho [![Comparing Okteto and mirrord](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/c2445721caafdb5e50e1b1a5c8488ac8fac19124-2400x1254.png?rect=0,1,2400,1253&w=450&h=235&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)](https://www.okteto.com/blog/okteto-vs-mirrord-choosing-the-right-development-environment-solution-for-your-team/) ## [Okteto vs mirrord: Choosing the Right Development Environment Solution for Your Team](https://www.okteto.com/blog/okteto-vs-mirrord-choosing-the-right-development-environment-solution-for-your-team/) When evaluating Kubernetes development solutions, platform teams face a critical choice: invest in a tool that solves one problem well, or a platform that... ![Avatar of Ashlynn Pericacho](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/2a053fed4b9e081490eb58f55c33305a64989a25-2384x3576.jpg?rect=0,596,2384,2384&w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Ashlynn Pericacho [![Graphic with title "building AI trust" and three column pillars underneath title text](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/ffd0bb70890924f3b089279ac580228d46e2211f-2400x1254.png?rect=0,1,2400,1253&w=450&h=235&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)](https://www.okteto.com/blog/the-three-pillars-of-trust-for-ai-in-software-development/) ## [The Three Pillars of Trust for AI in Software Development](https://www.okteto.com/blog/the-three-pillars-of-trust-for-ai-in-software-development/) AI adoption is up but trust is down. Three pillars platform teams need to enable confident AI development.... ![Avatar of Ramiro Berrelleza](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/67ef91355b6b2c1650e4fb3b02bee9d128dbaf22-320x320.jpg?w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Ramiro Berrelleza [![Graphic with text "Okteto AI" ](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/3636abc1d98481839512b9d7704e3cfba9cffcc8-1200x627.png?w=450&h=235&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)](https://www.okteto.com/blog/infrastructure-required-to-run-ai-agents-at-scale/) ## [Run AI Agents at Scale with Okteto AI](https://www.okteto.com/blog/infrastructure-required-to-run-ai-agents-at-scale/) AI agents need more than a terminal. Okteto gives them environments to execute, validate, and deliver value instantly... ![Avatar of Ramiro Berrelleza](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/67ef91355b6b2c1650e4fb3b02bee9d128dbaf22-320x320.jpg?w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Ramiro Berrelleza [![Graphic with text "Flexibility in Dev Environments" ](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/3e886a5c2ae61a76bfa8cf3904e457b72f3e60ba-2400x1254.png?rect=0,1,2400,1253&w=450&h=235&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)](https://www.okteto.com/blog/why-flexibility-is-key-to-scaling-development-environments/) ## [Why Flexibility Is Key to Scaling Development Environments](https://www.okteto.com/blog/why-flexibility-is-key-to-scaling-development-environments/) Learn how to evolve your environment strategy as your team and architecture grow.... ![Avatar of Ramiro Berrelleza](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/67ef91355b6b2c1650e4fb3b02bee9d128dbaf22-320x320.jpg?w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Ramiro Berrelleza [![Graphic with bold text "stop burning time and money on shared environments" with a thumbs down](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/578922a2820eb6f7f7476d6b2a6a681a0016eb57-2400x1254.png?rect=0,1,2400,1253&w=450&h=235&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)](https://www.okteto.com/blog/shared-environments-cost-millions/) ## [Shared Environments Could Be Costing Your Company Millions](https://www.okteto.com/blog/shared-environments-cost-millions/) Testing code shouldn’t feel like booking a conference room. And yet, in many engineering teams, that’s exactly what it’s like. Modern software development... ![Avatar of Ramiro Berrelleza](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/67ef91355b6b2c1650e4fb3b02bee9d128dbaf22-320x320.jpg?w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Ramiro Berrelleza [![Graphic banner with Gitlab logo x Okteto logo](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/68857250810cb45482d8df91160043f5fc156d21-2400x1254.png?rect=0,1,2400,1253&w=450&h=235&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)](https://www.okteto.com/blog/gitlab-and-okteto-development-environments/) ## [The Ultimate Platform Stack: GitLab CI/CD + Okteto Development Environments](https://www.okteto.com/blog/gitlab-and-okteto-development-environments/) In every software organization, platform teams sit at the intersection of innovation and scale. Your mission is to enable engineers to move faster without... ![Avatar of Ramiro Berrelleza](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/67ef91355b6b2c1650e4fb3b02bee9d128dbaf22-320x320.jpg?w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Ramiro Berrelleza [![A graphic showcasing G2 awarded badges for high performance ](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/cb913a87aacde201a5e9e802e1e579f14eb6074b-2400x1254.png?rect=0,1,2400,1253&w=450&h=235&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)](https://www.okteto.com/blog/g2-spring-2025-awards/) ## [Okteto Development Environments Named High Performer By G2](https://www.okteto.com/blog/g2-spring-2025-awards/) We’re thrilled to share that Okteto has earned 7 badges in G2’s Spring 2025 Reports, highlighting our leadership across DevOps and Container Orchestration... ![Avatar of Joey Davidson](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/04e664b8c2171f0d42b8877eb6e53e84886d8bd2-1323x1143.jpg?rect=91,0,1143,1143&w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Joey Davidson [![A graphic with text "Ephemeral Environments: everything you need to know" along with an illustration of a mouse courser clicking to launch an environment](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/97c6a3ce4bae4eb70d9f944ecf0f8fbd1a5b19c7-2400x1254.png?rect=0,1,2400,1253&w=450&h=235&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)](https://www.okteto.com/blog/what-are-ephemeral-environments/) ## [What Are Ephemeral Environments and Why Do Platform Teams Need Them?](https://www.okteto.com/blog/what-are-ephemeral-environments/) In this post, learn everything you need to know about ephemeral environments from what they are, how they work and their benefits. ... ![Avatar of Ramiro Berrelleza](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/67ef91355b6b2c1650e4fb3b02bee9d128dbaf22-320x320.jpg?w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Ramiro Berrelleza [![Graphic image with headline "assembling the platform in 2025" with woman thinking and collection of platform engineering logos floating](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/8a5a7381f5940af0d846a764036edf452527fe42-2400x1254.png?rect=0,1,2400,1253&w=450&h=235&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)](https://www.okteto.com/blog/platform-tooling-landscape/) ## [Platform Tooling Landscape | 21 Best Platform Engineering Tools in 2025](https://www.okteto.com/blog/platform-tooling-landscape/) Today, having the right platform engineering tools in place isn’t just a “nice-to-have”—it’s a necessity. But navigating the platform tooling landscape is just the first step.... ![Avatar of Ashlynn Pericacho](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/2a053fed4b9e081490eb58f55c33305a64989a25-2384x3576.jpg?rect=0,596,2384,2384&w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Ashlynn Pericacho [![Okteto logo on top of blue gradient background](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/add851e1aa67a38fbebc934553bad4479f0b02bf-2400x1254.png?rect=0,1,2400,1253&w=450&h=235&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)](https://www.okteto.com/blog/transforming-developer-productivity-for-our-customers/) ## [Transforming Developer Productivity For Our Customers](https://www.okteto.com/blog/transforming-developer-productivity-for-our-customers/) At Okteto, our core focus this past year was on building features that directly solve critical challenges faced by platform engineering teams.... ![Avatar of Ashlynn Pericacho](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/2a053fed4b9e081490eb58f55c33305a64989a25-2384x3576.jpg?rect=0,596,2384,2384&w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Ashlynn Pericacho [![Image that says 'announcing okteto cli 3.0' with the oketo logo on a blue background](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/3710e5dbd8a93397b13d11204dbc604c82677720-1200x627.png?w=450&h=235&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)](https://www.okteto.com/blog/cli-three-release/) ## [Announcing Okteto CLI 3.0](https://www.okteto.com/blog/cli-three-release/) We are happy to announce the release of Okteto CLI 3.0! This release marks a significant milestone, bringing together the most impactful features we’ve... ![Avatar of Pablo Chico de Guzman](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/3ad93b88068ba5a2ef513d504baa082c7459a67d-312x312.jpg?w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Pablo Chico de Guzman [![image with blog title "enhance ci pipelines for a better developer experience" with the logos of the okteto and dagger company](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/d7ac238b5e1ca3076a388d2b022e63be46bb1970-1200x627.jpg?w=450&h=235&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)](https://www.okteto.com/blog/ci-pipelines-dagger-okteto/) ## [Enhance CI Pipelines with Dagger and Okteto Preview Environments for a Better Developer Experience](https://www.okteto.com/blog/ci-pipelines-dagger-okteto/) Continuous Integration (CI) is a cornerstone of modern software development, ensuring that code changes are automatically tested and merged, reducing the... ![Avatar of Arsh Sharma](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/8c9461a78d5d6f6ca9db1e7c192a704a38a252ca-1711x1711.jpg?w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Arsh Sharma ![Avatar of Ashlynn Pericacho](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/2a053fed4b9e081490eb58f55c33305a64989a25-2384x3576.jpg?rect=0,596,2384,2384&w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Ashlynn Pericacho [![Okteto Insights: Critical Metrics For Platform Teams](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/40e1ba37141b80b8f37fbf3be4bb4c04fe92cdc5-2400x1254.png?rect=0,1,2400,1253&w=450&h=235&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)](https://www.okteto.com/blog/introducing-okteto-insights-essential-metrics-for-platform-teams/) ## [Introducing Okteto Insights: Essential Metrics For Platform Teams](https://www.okteto.com/blog/introducing-okteto-insights-essential-metrics-for-platform-teams/) Platform Teams can’t succeed in improving the DevX unless they have clear metrics that help them understand the outcome of their initiatives. To help platform... ![Avatar of Arsh Sharma](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/8c9461a78d5d6f6ca9db1e7c192a704a38a252ca-1711x1711.jpg?w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Arsh Sharma [![Image that says 'why invest in platform engineering' and shows money plants growing from money bags.](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/bbcce44ce27f7395e6c668fbe19c850266d92ca8-1920x1080.png?rect=0,1,1920,1079&w=450&h=253&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)](https://www.okteto.com/blog/platform-engineering-benefits/) ## [Benefits of Platform Engineering](https://www.okteto.com/blog/platform-engineering-benefits/) In a world where technology advances at lightning speed, it is imperative for organizations to equip themselves with the best practices in the software... ![Avatar of Arsh Sharma](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/8c9461a78d5d6f6ca9db1e7c192a704a38a252ca-1711x1711.jpg?w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Arsh Sharma [![The image contains the text "Best Practices: Becoming a Great Platform Engineer" in bold, white, and blue letters. The background is a dark, textured pattern, and the image includes stylized 3D graphics of technology-related objects such as servers, data centers, and other tech infrastructure components. The overall theme of the image conveys the idea of engineering and platform management in a modern, digital context.](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/8536cb7a5a6bb1757b715f01117089beddb5f064-2560x1440.png?rect=0,1,2560,1439&w=450&h=253&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)](https://www.okteto.com/blog/platform-engineering-roadmap/) ## [Platform Engineering Roadmap: Best Practices You Need To Know](https://www.okteto.com/blog/platform-engineering-roadmap/) In our previous blog post, we explored how cultivating a customer-centric mindset can help you become a better platform engineer. Now, let's delve into... ![Avatar of Arsh Sharma](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/8c9461a78d5d6f6ca9db1e7c192a704a38a252ca-1711x1711.jpg?w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Arsh Sharma [![The image contains the text "Platform Engineering: The Customer-Centric Approach" in bold, white, and blue letters. The background is a dark, textured pattern, and similar to the previous image, it includes stylized 3D graphics depicting technology-related objects like servers, data centers, and other tech infrastructure elements. The focus of the image suggests an emphasis on platform engineering with a particular approach centered around customer needs and experiences.](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/a60d85bf63ad1cd821fb9e2bf1a4e6e32fd39a4d-2560x1440.png?rect=0,1,2560,1439&w=450&h=253&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)](https://www.okteto.com/blog/platform-engineering-devops/) ## [Platform Engineering Versus Devops](https://www.okteto.com/blog/platform-engineering-devops/) Platform engineering has become an increasingly popular topic in the software development industry. But a lot of people are still confused on what's the... ![Avatar of Arsh Sharma](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/8c9461a78d5d6f6ca9db1e7c192a704a38a252ca-1711x1711.jpg?w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Arsh Sharma [![The image features the text "Okteto Platform: A Fresh Focus on Teams" in bold white and blue letters. The background is dark with a dotted pattern. Below the text, there is an illustration of a diverse group of people working together around a table, suggesting collaboration and teamwork. The overall theme of the image emphasizes the importance of team dynamics and a modern approach to platform engineering or development within teams.](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/5e48acfc5496606e91adfbdf2efd7bbd79dd43fc-2560x1440.png?rect=0,1,2560,1439&w=450&h=253&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)](https://www.okteto.com/blog/empowering-teams-the-shift-in-okteto-development-focus/) ## [Empowering Teams: The Shift in Okteto's Development Focus](https://www.okteto.com/blog/empowering-teams-the-shift-in-okteto-development-focus/) In the early stages of innovation, Okteto introduced a free SaaS tier, Okteto Cloud, to provide individual developers with a platform for remote development... ![Avatar of Ramiro Berrelleza](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/67ef91355b6b2c1650e4fb3b02bee9d128dbaf22-320x320.jpg?w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Ramiro Berrelleza [![The image features the text "DevX Automation: Terraform and Okteto" in bold white and blue letters. The background is dark with a dotted pattern on the right side. Next to the text are logos representing Terraform (a cube-like symbol) and Okteto (a circular logo with a stylized "C"). The design emphasizes automation in developer experience (DevX), highlighting the integration of Terraform and Okteto as tools within this context.](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/b9aa5cabee7bf182e0a8a76037a09cc230bf5b7f-1280x720.png?w=450&h=253&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)](https://www.okteto.com/blog/automating-development-environments-and-infrastructure-with-terraform-and-okteto/) ## [Automating Development Environments and Infrastructure with Terraform and Okteto](https://www.okteto.com/blog/automating-development-environments-and-infrastructure-with-terraform-and-okteto/) If you're developing a modern cloud-native app, it's very likely that your app is leveraging some cloud resources. These could be things like storage buckets,... ![Avatar of Arsh Sharma](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/8c9461a78d5d6f6ca9db1e7c192a704a38a252ca-1711x1711.jpg?w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Arsh Sharma [![Guide on automating environments to boost development velocity with a focus on cloud-native tools and a DevX-first approach.](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/16a30dafff1e69483b2fe8d726191de0fe211af3-1280x720.png?w=450&h=253&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)](https://www.okteto.com/blog/development-velocity/) ## [Improving Development Velocity by Building a Better DevX](https://www.okteto.com/blog/development-velocity/) Before automating environments for the ultimate modern development experience, platform providers (builders) need a vision and game plan. This guide... ![Avatar of David Butler](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/2e74c71c1c9c2fcdd4bf16ead991b45f76065b97-500x500.jpg?w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)David Butler [![ The image features the text "Development Experience: Docker Image Builds" in bold white and blue letters. The background is dark with a textured pattern. To the right of the text is the Docker logo, a stylized blue whale carrying a stack of containers. The overall theme of the image emphasizes the role of Docker in enhancing the development experience, specifically focusing on the process of building Docker images.](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/3c84aef84250ede98f8b0097eea7bc8193a04060-1280x720.png?w=450&h=253&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)](https://www.okteto.com/blog/how-to-speed-up-container-image-builds/) ## [How To Speed Up Container Image Builds](https://www.okteto.com/blog/how-to-speed-up-container-image-builds/) Okteto comes with a build service that enables developers to offload image building steps to the cloud. This eliminates the need for Docker to be running... ![Avatar of Arsh Sharma](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/8c9461a78d5d6f6ca9db1e7c192a704a38a252ca-1711x1711.jpg?w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Arsh Sharma [![The image features the text "Development Experience: Creating an Environment Catalog" in bold white and blue letters. The background is dark with a subtle textured pattern. On the right side of the image is a circular logo associated with Okteto, a teal circle with a stylized "C" inside. The overall theme of the image focuses on enhancing the development experience by creating an environment catalog, likely to streamline or organize development environments within a platform.](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/9f85b979aa97991fddca79c5422d755b87220fab-1280x720.png?w=450&h=253&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)](https://www.okteto.com/blog/simplifying-launching-development-environments-with-okteto-catalog/) ## [Simplifying Launching Development Environments With Okteto Catalog](https://www.okteto.com/blog/simplifying-launching-development-environments-with-okteto-catalog/) Platform engineering is all about creating "golden paths" for developers. These golden paths are streamlined processes that allow developers to focus on... ![Avatar of Arsh Sharma](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/8c9461a78d5d6f6ca9db1e7c192a704a38a252ca-1711x1711.jpg?w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Arsh Sharma [![The image features the text "DevX Automation: Pulumi and Okteto" in bold white and blue letters. The background is dark with a dotted pattern on the right side. Below the main text are the logos of Pulumi (a colorful cube with interconnected dots) and Okteto (a teal circle with a stylized "C"). The design emphasizes automation in developer experience (DevX), particularly highlighting the use of Pulumi and Okteto as tools within this context.](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/3cfcd3a1b8cd55333c27dc7e420e53347e0e6b3e-1280x720.png?w=450&h=253&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)](https://www.okteto.com/blog/automate-provisioning-any-dev-resource-on-any-cloud-provider-with-pulumi-and-okteto/) ## [Automate Provisioning Any Dev Resource on Any Cloud Provider With Pulumi and Okteto](https://www.okteto.com/blog/automate-provisioning-any-dev-resource-on-any-cloud-provider-with-pulumi-and-okteto/) The Value It is common in today's landscape to build microservices-based applications that leverage resources like RDS databases, storage buckets, etc... ![Avatar of Arsh Sharma](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/8c9461a78d5d6f6ca9db1e7c192a704a38a252ca-1711x1711.jpg?w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Arsh Sharma [![The image features the text "Collaboration: Challenges Building Modern Apps" in bold white and blue letters. The background is dark with a subtle dotted pattern on the right side. To the right of the text is an illustration of three people working together to build or design a large interface, symbolizing teamwork in the development of modern applications. The overall theme emphasizes the importance and challenges of collaboration in the process of building contemporary software applications.](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/84c4606d9be68df5da06197ca2ac004afdfa2391-1280x720.png?w=450&h=253&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)](https://www.okteto.com/blog/how-developers-can-seamlessly-collaborate-when-building-microservice-apps/) ## [How Developers Can Seamlessly Collaborate When Building Microservice Apps](https://www.okteto.com/blog/how-developers-can-seamlessly-collaborate-when-building-microservice-apps/) Building microservices based applications is inherently challenging. Given the multitude of components involved, it is unrealistic to expect any individual... ![Avatar of Arsh Sharma](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/8c9461a78d5d6f6ca9db1e7c192a704a38a252ca-1711x1711.jpg?w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Arsh Sharma [![The image features the text "Slash Your K8s Costs" in bold green, white, and blue letters. The background is dark with subtle, wavy patterns. On the left side of the text is the Kubernetes logo, a white ship's wheel inside a blue hexagon. The design focuses on the concept of reducing costs associated with Kubernetes (K8s), a popular platform for automating deployment, scaling, and operations of application containers. The overall theme is about optimizing financial efficiency in Kubernetes operations.](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/67082073f1c4fc24d39de197fdb4e9cacb7441f7-1280x720.png?w=450&h=253&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)](https://www.okteto.com/blog/slash-your-kubernetes-costs-during-development/) ## [Slash Your Kubernetes Costs During Development](https://www.okteto.com/blog/slash-your-kubernetes-costs-during-development/) Using Kubernetes can be quite costly, to be frank. Regardless of the cloud provider you choose for your cluster, there are expenses associated with the... ![Avatar of Arsh Sharma](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/8c9461a78d5d6f6ca9db1e7c192a704a38a252ca-1711x1711.jpg?w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Arsh Sharma [![The image features the logos of Okteto and Helm. 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