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AWS Lambda Gets Python 3.14: Faster, Smarter, and More Serverless-Friendly

AWS Lambda

Python 3.14 is now available in AWS Lambda, enabling developers to leverage new Python features for serverless applications.

AWS Lambda Gets Python 3.14: Faster, Smarter, and More Serverless-Friendly
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The Most Absurd (and Brilliant) Kubernetes Cluster at KubeCon 2025

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Engineer Justin Garrison showcased a backpack-sized PETAFLOP Kubernetes cluster at KubeCon 2025, demonstrating localized AI capabilities without cloud reliance.

The Most Absurd (and Brilliant) Kubernetes Cluster at KubeCon 2025
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Google Breaks Kubernetes Limits Again: Inside the 130,000-Node GKE Cluster

Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) kueue

Google successfully operates a 130,000-node Kubernetes cluster to enhance GKE's scalability for AI workloads.

Control plane throughput: Sustaining up to 1,000 operations per second for both Pod creation and Pod binding during intense scheduling phases.
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Inside Cloudflare's Worst Outage Since 2019: How a Single Config File Broke the Internet

Cloudflare Cloudflare Workers

A database permissions change led to a Cloudflare outage by creating an oversized feature file, causing network failures initially mistaken for a DDoS attack.

Inside Cloudflare's Worst Outage Since 2019: How a Single Config File Broke the Internet
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Valkey 9.0 Released: Faster Clusters, New TTL Controls, and Big Networking Gains

Valkey

Valkey 9.0 debuts with atomic slot migrations, hash field expiration, and improved cluster mode support, enhancing data management and scalability.

Valkey 9.0 Released: Faster Clusters, New TTL Controls, and Big Networking Gains
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Grafana 12.3 Lands With New Learning Tools, Better Logs, and a Critical Security Fix

Grafana

Grafana 12.3 enhances user experience with interactive learning, improved logs visualization, and a critical security fix, alongside new features like dashboard image export and expanded data source support.

Grafana 12.3 Lands With New Learning Tools, Better Logs, and a Critical Security Fix
k3d is an open-source utility designed to simplify running Kubernetes locally by wrapping K3s (Rancher’s lightweight Kubernetes distribution) inside Docker containers. Instead of creating virtual machines, k3d uses Docker as the execution layer, allowing developers to spin up multi-node Kubernetes clusters in seconds using minimal system resources.

k3d is especially popular for local development, CI pipelines, demos, and testing Kubernetes-native applications. It supports advanced setups such as multi-node clusters, load balancers, custom container registries, port mappings, and volume mounts, while remaining easy to tear down and recreate.

Because it uses K3s, k3d inherits a simplified control plane, bundled components, and reduced memory footprint compared to full Kubernetes distributions. This makes it ideal for developers who want a realistic Kubernetes environment without the overhead of tools like Minikube or full VM-based clusters.

k3d integrates cleanly with common Kubernetes workflows and tools such as kubectl, Helm, Skaffold, and Argo CD. It is frequently used to validate manifests, test Helm charts, and simulate production-like environments locally before deploying to cloud or on-prem clusters.