Kubernetes

Quarkus Graceful Shutdown That Holds Up During Rolling Deploys

A practical shutdown recipe for teams that want fewer dropped requests, cleaner Kubernetes rollouts, and less guesswork around readiness and termination…

May 25 • Markus Eisele

How to profile JVM workloads in Kubernetes without custom app images

Use Cryostat, Quarkus, and minikube to validate an operator-driven JFR workflow before you roll profiling access into a real platform.

May 15 • Markus Eisele

Replacing Jenkins with Tekton: CI/CD for Quarkus on Kubernetes

Create a Kubernetes-native pipeline that clones, builds, and containerizes a Quarkus app using Tekton, Buildah, and Minikube.

Mar 30 • Markus Eisele

How Quarkus Deploys Java Apps to Kubernetes Without YAML

Build a CRUD API, generate Kubernetes manifests automatically, and run it on Minikube using Quarkus and Podman.

Mar 27 • Markus Eisele

Your AI Agent Needs Live Cluster State: Build a Kubernetes MCP Server in Java

A hands-on Quarkus tutorial using Fabric8 informers, isWatching(), and Minikube to stop agents from reasoning over stale Kubernetes data.

Mar 25 • Markus Eisele

Quarkus Configuration Done Right: Secrets, Profiles, and Kubernetes Explained

Stop fighting configs. Build a consistent setup for local dev, staging, and production using modern Quarkus patterns.

Jan 10 • Markus Eisele

Kubernetes for Java Developers: The Ultimate Quarkus + Minikube Quick Reference

A fast, practical cheat sheet that accelerates your Kubernetes learning curve with real Quarkus and Minikube examples.

Dec 21, 2025 • Markus Eisele

From Java Dev to Kubernetes Operator: Building Smart Automation with Quarkus

Master custom controllers the Java way. Leverage Quarkus to build powerful Kubernetes Operators with ease, speed, and native tooling.

Jun 25, 2025 • Markus Eisele

The Daemonless Developer

Mastering Podman for Secure, Efficient, and Kubernetes-Ready Applications

Apr 3, 2025 • Markus Eisele

Stop Flying Blind: Add Robust Health Checks to Your Quarkus Apps

Learn the why and how of MicroProfile Health, implementing Liveness and Readiness checks for stable, manageable services.

Mar 29, 2025 • Markus Eisele

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