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Managed fields in Kubernetes

The history behind Kubernetes managed fields, an explanation of what it is for, and introduction to a tool to manage them.

Managed fields in Kubernetes

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Jun 1

Kustomize, Kpt, Porch, and ConfigHub

How Kustomize, Kpt, Porch, and ConfigHub are different, and why each one was created.

Kustomize, Kpt, Porch, and ConfigHub

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May 26

A new Kubernetes package installer

Introduces a Kubernetes package installer designed for simple installation and post-installation customization.

A new Kubernetes package installer

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Apr 13

Converting Helm charts to Agent Skills

I used an AI agent to convert a Helm chart to an Agent skill, and discuss the benefits of using skills to install workloads on Kubernetes.

Converting Helm charts to Agent Skills

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Mar 30

The Challenge of ConfigMap rollouts in Kubernetes

Kubernetes does not roll out changes to ConfigMaps automatically. This discusses the history of the issue and the two prevailing solutions.

The Challenge of ConfigMap rollouts in Kubernetes

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Mar 18

Vetting Kubernetes configuration with Kyverno prior to deployment

Kyverno is a policy-as-code tool for Kubernetes that enforces state-based policy constraints, which can be used with ConfigHub.

Vetting Kubernetes configuration with Kyverno prior to deployment

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Mar 9

Kubernetes Strategic Merge Patch

What is Kubernetes Strategic Merge Patch, and why does it exist?

Kubernetes Strategic Merge Patch

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Dec 2, 2025

Abstraction is the wrong way to simplify configuration

Abstraction of configuration through parameterization and encapsulation of configuration generators contribute to configuration complexity.

Abstraction is the wrong way to simplify configuration

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Nov 24, 2025

Configuration needs an API

If configuration had an API, you could build and use tools to edit, inspect, and validate configuration.

Configuration needs an API

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Nov 17, 2025

What is Bidirectional GitOps?

An explanation of bidirectional GitOps and why and when it can be useful.

What is Bidirectional GitOps?

Brian Grant

Brian Grant

CTO of ConfigHub. Original lead architect of Kubernetes and its declarative model. Former Tech Lead of Google Cloud's API standards, SDK, CLI, and IaC.

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