--- title: "Okteto Blog" description: "Empower developers to innovate and deliver cloud-native applications faster than ever." url: "https://www.okteto.com/blog/page-3/" source: "https://www.okteto.com" --- # Blog ## [Containerization and Kubernetes: A Guide](https://www.okteto.com/blog/kubernetes-containerization/) What is containerization and Kubernetes? Containers quickly became the norm for how we built and packaged our applications. Containerization of applications... ![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 ## [Kubectl Cheat Sheet Commands & Examples](https://www.okteto.com/blog/kubectl-cheat-sheet/) Things can be overwhelming when you are new to Kubernetes. You’d think that understanding all the different objects Kubernetes has to offer would be 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 [![Image with text "Beginner’s Guide to Network Policies in Kubernetes" with the Okteto logo](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/c7a204e7ed894a0855fee60ab425744be092f2d5-1681x792.png?w=450&h=212&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)](https://www.okteto.com/blog/kubernetes-network-policies/) ## [Kubernetes Network Policy: A Beginner’s Guide](https://www.okteto.com/blog/kubernetes-network-policies/) Everyone agrees that Kubernetes clusters are not secure by default. But the good thing is that Kubernetes gives you the tools to make it so. In this... ![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 ## [Applying GitOps Principles to Your Development Environments](https://www.okteto.com/blog/applying-gitops-principles-to-your-development-environments/) GitOps refers to the practice of using Git repositories as the single source of truth for provisioning and managing your infrastructure. Everyone in 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 ## [Why Development Experience Matters](https://www.okteto.com/blog/why-development-experience-matters/) In September, Ramiro and John traveled to Tel Aviv for a hosted event with Okteto customers and local engineering leaders. The evening included presentations... ![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 ## [Beginner’s Guide to Kubernetes Deployments](https://www.okteto.com/blog/beginners-guide-to-kubernetes-deployments/) Over the last five years, Kubernetes has seen rapid adoption as a container orchestrator. And for a good reason too. Containers solved the problem of being... ![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 ## [What Is the Kubernetes Release Team and Why You Should Consider Applying](https://www.okteto.com/blog/what-is-the-kubernetes-release-team-and-why-you-should-consider-applying/) Kubernetes 1.25 just got released. I consider myself very lucky to be able to help with the release as the CI Signal Lead and get to work with the amazing... ![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 ## [Developing Microservices by Hot Reloading on Kubernetes Clusters](https://www.okteto.com/blog/developing-microservices-by-hot-reloading-on-kubernetes-clusters/) Let me jog your memory with how we used to develop applications not so long ago. We would bring up the application, write some code, hit save, see our... ![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 [![An image of people looking at each other with the words Kubernetes Basics: Kubernetes Tutorial for Beginners](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/51153e1beba9e66779ff0d308732b6a437b89da8-2400x1260.png?rect=0,1,2400,1259&w=450&h=236&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)](https://www.okteto.com/blog/kubernetes-basics/) ## [Kubernetes Basics: Kubernetes Tutorial for Beginners](https://www.okteto.com/blog/kubernetes-basics/) Are you tired of listening to everyone in DevOps talk about "Kubernetes" while you're still struggling with how to pronounce it? Unless you started programming... ![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 ## [Launching the Docker Desktop Extension for Okteto!](https://www.okteto.com/blog/launching-the-okteto-docker-desktop-extension/) Docker launched in 2013 and since then has revolutionized the way we build and ship code. Docker made containers a part of the modern application development... ![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 ## [Announcing the Launch of Okteto CLI 2.0!](https://www.okteto.com/blog/announcing-the-launch-of-okteto-cli-2-0/) I think you'll agree that, as developers, we enjoy innovating and working on exciting new features more than anything else. We'd get some coffee and play... ![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 ## [Making Your CLI More Accessible Using Fig](https://www.okteto.com/blog/making-your-cli-more-accessible-using-fig/) No matter how many times I use kubectl or docker in a day, I just can't seem to remember the exact subcommands and what they do. I often find myself using... ![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 ## [Maybe It's Time To Rethink How You've Been Developing?](https://www.okteto.com/blog/maybe-it-s-time-to-rethink-how-you-ve-been-developing/) Cloud-Native Applications Need Cloud-Native Development Environments We've seen a tremendous change in the way applications get deployed over the last... ![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 ## [Okteto Raises a $15M Series A To Disrupt How Software Teams Develop Modern Applications](https://www.okteto.com/blog/a-15m-series-a-to-disrupt-modern-development/) We are excited to announce that Okteto has raised $15M in Series A financing. The round was led by Villi Iltchev from Two Sigma Ventures, with participation... ![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 ## [Building Docker Images Faster for Webpack](https://www.okteto.com/blog/building-docker-images-faster-for-webpack/) At Okteto we are very passionate about increasing developer productivity. We were looking for ways to improve our container build times when we came across... ![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 ## [Building a FastAPI Application with Okteto - Part 4 - Preview Environments](https://www.okteto.com/blog/fastapi-and-okteto-video-series-preview-environment/) Welcome back to our video series - Building a FastAPI Application with Okteto. This is Part 4: Preview Environments. In this video, you’ll learn how to... ![Avatar of Abdulazeez Abdulazeez Adeshina](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/024c6a9ececba4bd4749533e1a86cca5b697010f-399x399.jpg?w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Abdulazeez Abdulazeez Adeshina ## [Building a FastAPI Application with Okteto - Part 3 - Database](https://www.okteto.com/blog/fastapi-and-okteto-video-series-database/) Welcome back to our video series - Building a FastAPI Application with Okteto. This is Part 3: Database. In this video, you’ll learn how to add HTTP routes... ![Avatar of Abdulazeez Abdulazeez Adeshina](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/024c6a9ececba4bd4749533e1a86cca5b697010f-399x399.jpg?w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Abdulazeez Abdulazeez Adeshina ## [What's New in Okteto CLI and Enterprise October 2021](https://www.okteto.com/blog/oct-2021-cli-enterprise-release/) Fall is here, and with it, we have some cool new features that we hope will help you have a better developer experience while using Okteto. Here’s what’s... ![Avatar of Melissa Williams](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/40fe04ab7b6538a3e1cb661c10f325174cab83a4-496x496.jpg?w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Melissa Williams ## [How a Hackathon Helps You Become a Better Developer](https://www.okteto.com/blog/hackathon-helps-you-become-a-better-developer/) It’s Hacktober and that means you might have the opportunity to participate in some hackathons either virtually or in person this month. Here at Okteto,... ![Avatar of Melissa Williams](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/40fe04ab7b6538a3e1cb661c10f325174cab83a4-496x496.jpg?w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Melissa Williams ## [Building a FastAPI Application with Okteto - Part 1 - Getting Started](https://www.okteto.com/blog/fastapi-and-okteto-video-series-getting-started/) Welcome back to our video series - Building a FastAPI Application with Okteto. This is Part 1: Getting Started. In this video, we'll be setting up our... ![Avatar of Abdulazeez Abdulazeez Adeshina](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/024c6a9ececba4bd4749533e1a86cca5b697010f-399x399.jpg?w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Abdulazeez Abdulazeez Adeshina ## [Okteto’s Monthly Community Call is on October 21st](https://www.okteto.com/blog/oct-2021-community-call/) We’re excited to announce that our next Community Call will be on Thursday, October 21st at 10am Pacific/1pm Eastern. This month, we'll be talking all... ![Avatar of Melissa Williams](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/40fe04ab7b6538a3e1cb661c10f325174cab83a4-496x496.jpg?w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Melissa Williams ## [Introducing the FastAPI and Okteto Video Series](https://www.okteto.com/blog/intro-to-fastapi-and-okteto-video-series/) We have a new series beginning on our YouTube channel where you'll learn how to create a FastAPI app using Okteto remote development environments. Check... ![Avatar of Abdulazeez Abdulazeez Adeshina](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/024c6a9ececba4bd4749533e1a86cca5b697010f-399x399.jpg?w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Abdulazeez Abdulazeez Adeshina ## [Okteto Self-Hosted vs. Bring Your Own Cloud: Which Is Right for Your Team?](https://www.okteto.com/blog/okteto-for-teams/) If you've been following Okteto, you know our mission hasn't changed: give every developer a production-like environment on demand, so teams can build,... ![Avatar of Melissa Williams](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/40fe04ab7b6538a3e1cb661c10f325174cab83a4-496x496.jpg?w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Melissa Williams ## [Best Practices in Kubernetes Security](https://www.okteto.com/blog/best-practices-in-kubernetes-security/) Joydip is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional in ASP.NET, speaker, and author of several books and articles. He has more than 25 years of experience... ![Avatar of Joydip Kanjilal](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/17739201fa56bf7e2c6fd4188bc09034cc767bc0-729x638.png?rect=46,0,638,638&w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Joydip Kanjilal ## [Getting the Most Out of an Online Conference](https://www.okteto.com/blog/getting-the-most-out-of-an-online-conference/) Online conferences have quickly become the norm. Even as restrictions in some regions start to lift, many conferences are offering both online and in-person... ![Avatar of Melissa Williams](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/40fe04ab7b6538a3e1cb661c10f325174cab83a4-496x496.jpg?w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Melissa Williams ## [We Need a Cloud-Native Development Experience](https://www.okteto.com/blog/we-need-a-cloud-native-development-experience/) In the beginning, development was straightforward: You wrote code, built a binary, and then ran it in your machine to validate that things worked. You... ![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 ## [Level Up Your Review Process With Preview Environments](https://www.okteto.com/blog/preview-environments-importance/) Reviewing code diffs has been the primary and often sole way of reviewing feature changes in software products. Now that more and more teams are using... ![Avatar of Jacob MacElroy](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/b82d652b6bce5e05c6fd06dba6b0e84d0f8a1c97-460x460.jpg?w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Jacob MacElroy ## [September 2021 Community Call Recap](https://www.okteto.com/blog/sept-2021-community-call-recap/) Thanks to everyone who attended our September 2021 Community Call! We heard from Wajahat Gilani, Founder of strikevaluation.com and Assistant Professor... ![Avatar of Melissa Williams](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/40fe04ab7b6538a3e1cb661c10f325174cab83a4-496x496.jpg?w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Melissa Williams ## [What's New in Okteto CLI September 2021](https://www.okteto.com/blog/sept-2021-cli-release/) There are many new features and upgrades in Okteto CLI this month! Deploy individual services with Okteto Stack You can now redeploy a single service... ![Avatar of Melissa Williams](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6icyfeiq/production/40fe04ab7b6538a3e1cb661c10f325174cab83a4-496x496.jpg?w=24&h=24&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)Melissa Williams ## [September 2021 Okteto Enterprise Release](https://www.okteto.com/blog/sept-2021-okteto-enterprise/) September included many upgrades and updates to features and dependencies for Okteto Self-Hosted customers. 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