This ongoing Docker Labs GenAI series explores the exciting space of AI developer tools. At Docker, we believe there is a vast scope to explore, openly and without the hype. We will share our explorations and collaborate with the developer community in real time. Although developers have adopted autocomplete tooling like GitHub Copilot and use…

This ongoing Docker Labs GenAI series explores the exciting space of AI developer tools. At Docker, we believe there is a vast scope to explore, openly and without the hype. We will share our explorations and collaborate with the developer community in real time. Although developers have adopted autocomplete tooling like GitHub Copilot and use…

Modern application development has evolved dramatically. Gone are the days when a couple of developers, a few machines, and some pizza were enough to launch an app. As the industry grew, DevOps revolutionized collaboration, and Docker popularized containerization, simplifying workflows and accelerating delivery.  Later, DevSecOps brought security into the mix. Fast forward to today, and…

As we soon celebrate our 10th birthday, we’ve been reflecting on what’s driven us since those early days — a mission to make our customers happy. That founding spirit fuels our excitement for Giant Swarm Platform 3.0. This release is special because it marries the hard-earned knowledge we’ve gained from a decade of managing Kubernetes…

Since its inception in 2014, Giant Swarm has been 100% remote — not as an afterthought or a late-minute addendum but as part of its core (and I think very cool) founding philosophy.  An ever-evolving philosophy that challenges the status quo and invites us to do things better and differently, all while not taking itself…

If you’re a marketer in 2024, it’s only a matter of time before someone suggests a podcast. 😅 In fact, you might be working on your company’s podcast right now, or listening to one as you cruise your inbox. Well, here at Giant Swarm, we’ve taken the podcast plunge ourselves. But our journey into the…

In the dynamic landscape of cloud native technologies, a standout trend emerges: platform engineering is the new cool kid in class! In the last few months alone, it’s hard to find a CNCF event without a spotlight on platform engineering. Notably, the 2024 KubeCon EU takes it a step further, dedicating a co-located event exclusively to this rising…

This post explores why even well-intentioned platform engineering initiatives tend to result in teams becoming larger than expected over time. It examines the drivers behind this growth trap and provides strategies for rightsizing based on organizational needs. As more companies recognize the strategic importance of platform engineering, many are jumping in with the allure of…

Giant Swarm is all about making your platform engineering smarter. We deliver world-class runtime capability through our Kubernetes Cluster Fleet Management, built on Cluster API, while also providing the essential tools a good platform team needs to operate their platform as smooth as cheesecake. One such essential is observability. Observability allows you to measure your…

Being a 100% remote company for eight years and counting now, we’ve managed to pick up employees across the world. Situated in North America, South America, all across Europe, and even as far as South Korea! (Hey, Antonia 👋) Not to be confused with our yearly onsites where the whole company gets together (previous locations…