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As we discussed in the previous blog, API versioning isn’t as simple as having running different services to handle the different versions, whereby each service processes each version independently of the other. With Kubernetes, your controller watches the state of an object in etcd, that stored object is versioned to a single value (i.e. only 1 version is ever stored at a time), and when you set-up a watch on the resource whichever version you ask for is the version you will get.
Therefore, when writing a k8s operator, there are a set of requirements and conventions we need to be aware of to ensure that we’re able to progress the software development lifecycle of the API specification and the controller versions in a robust manner.
As we navigate 2025, the pace of technological change continues to accelerate. Enterprises face mounting pressure to adopt emerging technologies — from AI agents to hybrid computing — while maintaining stability, compliance, and a positive developer experience.
The latest Gartner Strategic Technology Trends for 2025 outline a compelling future, centred around three core themes:
- AI imperatives and risk management
- New frontiers of computing
- Human-machine synergy
These trends aren’t just speculative forecasts — they represent very real pressures and opportunities that IT leaders must now plan for. Yet, for many organisations, the real challenge lies not in recognising these trends, but in implementing them at scale.
As a platform engineering, myself, I wanted to look into how we, and perhaps more specifically, Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs) could help ease adoption of these new technologies. I can say personally that we’ve certainly seen positive impact with AI and blockchain infrastructure.
The recent cyber attacks on Marks & Spencer and the Co-op have exposed a critical weakness in the UK retail sector—one that goes far beyond firewalls and antivirus software. These incidents weren’t simply IT failures; they were the result of outdated assumptions about how modern digital infrastructure should be secured.
From a platform engineering perspective, these attacks offer a stark reminder that cybersecurity must be embedded into every layer of the technology stack by default, by policy, and by design.
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Platform engineering is generating a lot of buzz in software delivery circles, and for good reason. At Mesoform, we champion a comprehensive approach, viewing your delivery platform as a vital, engineered product. Often, isolated viewpoints lead to fragmented and inefficient systems.
This new piece from Gareth, our founder, Google Developer Expert and Cloud Innovator, cuts through the noise by tackling common misconceptions about platform engineering. Below is a brief summary of some of the questions answered but if you really want to know more, download our free ebook.
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