• Using kubectl to edit the status of an object

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    kubernetes kubectl subresource status

    As of kubectl v1.24, it is possible to patch subresources using the --subresource flag. This is useful for updating the status of an object, for example.

    18/03/2024

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  • Operator-SDK: Write a generic controller for an existing object

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    Operator-SDK controller

    With operator-sdk, it really makes it easy to create new CRD definitions and create the template to write the reconcile loop for it. But if we want to be able to handle changes on objects that are already present on the Kubernetes cluster (not a custom resources) we can create the Reconciler from scratch.

    22/12/2023

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  • git: Configuring SSH Keys per repository

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    git ssh key ssh command GIT_SSH_COMMAND core.sshCommand

    For Git users, the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol is the go-to choice for authenticating and communicating with remote repositories. How can we configure the correct SSH key to use?

    26/10/2023

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  • Pulumi: Skipping Version Update Checks

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    pulumi environment variables PULUMI_SKIP_UPDATE_CHECK skip version check

    Pulumi provides an automatic version checking mechanism to inform users when a newer version of the CLI is available. When you run a Pulumi command, it checks for updates and displays a message if a newer version is found. This notification is helpful, especially if you want to stay current with the latest features and bug fixes.

    If we want want to get rid of this version check automatically we can use the PULUMI_SKIP_UPDATE_CHECK environment variable.

    22/09/2023

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  • Apple Silicon's Rosetta: Selecting different architectures

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    apple sillicon m1 rosetta arch command

    On Apple Silicon-based Macs we have the arch command that will allow us to to run a selected architecture of a universal binary. By default, the operating system will select the architecture that most closely matches the processor type.

    The arch command can be used to alter the operating system's normal selection order.

    30/08/2023

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