I am thinkingt o put together a small K8s homelab on Raspberry Pi 4 nodes to experiment with GitOps, storage, and self-hosting apps. Main goail is to learn kubernetes, and also to mimc production like enviornment at home. The setup so far: - Infra: 1 master + 3 workers (Pi 4s), Synology NAS (NFS), gigabit switch, router - K8s Platform (k3s): Control Plane, FluxCD OR Harness, Longhorn, NFS Provisioner, Traefik, cert-manager - Observability: Prometheus, Grafana, Fluent Bit - Apps: Postgres, Linkding, Nginx, StirlingPDF, Minecraft, Bitwarden, Nextcloud, Home Assistant, Plex - Edge: A small Pi-based IoT sensor tied into Home Assistant My goals are: - Keep it lightweight but resilient (storage + monitoring covered) - Use GitOps for clean management and upgrades - Run a mix of self-hosted services for learning and daily use 👉 Where I’d love input from the community: - Are there tools or practices you’d recommend adding at this scale? - How do you usually handle secrets, backups, and disaster recovery in a homelab? - Any pitfalls you’ve run into running apps like Plex, Nextcloud, or Bitwarden on k3s? Would love to hear how others have approached similar homelabs, what worked well, and what you’d avoid if starting again.

KubeCraft is on a mission to end gatekeeping in tech. The old path of tutorials and certifications leaves people stuck and invisible. KubeQuest brings this movement to life, showing the world that craftsmanship and collaboration create opportunities no certificate ever could. We will reward the top 3 members on the 30-Day Leaderboard for sharing progress, helping others, and living the values of craftsmanship, passion, and freedom. How to Join 1. Share your progress Post what you built or learned, always with context so others can follow your journey 2. Post thoughtful updates. Share wins, struggles, or resources that could help others move forward. 3. Ask meaningful questions. Don’t just say “help”, explain your problem so the community can give real answers. 4. Give genuine feedback. Write comments that encourage, guide, or add insight. Not one-liners. 5. Join the rituals. Take part in Monday Check-in and Friday Wins to stay consistent and accountable. Quality contributions earn points. The more value you bring, the higher you climb. @Stefan Van den berg will guide the check-ins and be your partner for accountability throughout the challenge. Monthly Prizes 🥇 1st Place $500 🥈 2nd Place $350 🥉 3rd Place $100 This is not about grinding points. It is about becoming undeniable. Step up, share your journey, and take your place among the Craftsmen. Good luck Craftsmen!

Whether you're transitioning from another tech role or entering the industry fresh, what's the #1 obstacle standing between you and your DevOps career? Is it a specific technical skill? Understanding the job market? Knowing where to focus your learning? Share your challenge below - sometimes just putting it into words can help clarify your next steps!

Hello friends, What is your favorite programming language? Why?

I’m delighted to share that I’ve recently landed a new role as a Platform Engineer. The journey here wasn’t easy, life brought some tough challenges along the way, but perseverance and continuous learning carried me through. A big part of that learning came from this community. One of the courses offered here not only strengthened my skills but also played a key role in helping me land this opportunity. I’m deeply grateful for the support, resources, and inspiration this community provides. Thank you @Mischa van den Burg and the rest of the people behind for creating a space where growth and encouragement truly make a difference. Cheers!