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Deploy a custom Helm Chart on a local Kubernetes Cluster

Set up a local Kubernetes environment with Podman and k3d/k3s, install Traefik as an ingress controller and load balancer, and create a custom Helm chart for a sample app. This guide walks through cluster setup, Traefik dashboard access, building a minimal Helm chart, routing traffic with IngressRoute, and cleaning up resources when finished.

OpenTofu: A Terraform-Compatible, Fully Open-Source Alternative

Discover OpenTofu, a fully open-source, Terraform-compatible Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tool that makes cloud provisioning easier and more flexible. Designed for learning, experimentation, and smaller-scale deployments, OpenTofu closely mirrors Terraform’s workflow while offering a permissive license that removes commercial restrictions. Explore how this community-driven alternative empowers teams to manage multi-cloud infrastructure without the licensing limitations of traditional tools.