Backend Configuration, Environments, and Dependencies
Learn how backend services load configuration, separate development from production, validate settings, and manage dependencies without leaking secrets.
Posts tagged with #configuration
Git Config and Global Settings: The Complete Configuration Guide
Deep dive into Git's configuration system — .gitconfig, system/global/local scopes, aliases, essential settings, and production-ready defaults.
ConfigMaps and Secrets: Managing Application Configuration in Kubernetes
Inject configuration data and sensitive information into Kubernetes pods using ConfigMaps and Secrets. Learn about mounting strategies, environment variables, and security best practices.
Kustomize: Native Kubernetes Configuration Management
Use Kustomize for declarative Kubernetes configuration management without Helm's templating—overlays, patches, and environment-specific customization.
etcd: Distributed Key-Value Store for Configuration
Deep dive into etcd architecture using Raft consensus, watches for reactive configuration, leader election patterns, and Kubernetes integration.