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How to Plan and Execute Cloud Migration at Scale: Porter's Journey from AWS to GCP

In an exclusive webinar hosted by Facets Cloud, we explored transformative insights from a successful large-scale cloud migration with Ankit, VP of Engineering at Porter. This article captures key insights from their strategic journey from AWS to GCP, highlighting how unexpected challenges led to organizational evolution and technical innovation.

Kirti Krishan

February 5, 2025

Platform Engineering vs DevOps - 5 Key Differences and How They Impact

In the rapidly evolving modern software landscape, Platform Engineering and DevOps have emerged as two key paradigms reshaping modern software development and IT operations.

Kirti Krishan

January 6, 2025

Step by Step Guide on How to Build an Internal Developer Platform

By 2027, it is projected that 80% of large organizations will adopt platform engineering to effectively scale their DevOps initiatives in hybrid cloud environments, a significant increase from less than 30% in 2023, according to Gartner

Rohan Srivastava

November 25, 2024

Understanding Developer Experience (DevEx) and Why It Matters

A study by Forrester found that 74% of professionals believe improving developer experience (DevEx) drives productivity.

Kirti Krishan

November 24, 2024

10 Best Software Release Management Tools in 2024 to Streamline Your Deployment

Software release management is critical for any organization that builds tech. An effective release management strategy ensures new features and fixes are delivered to customers predictably and reliably.

Kirti Krishan

November 24, 2024

Kubernetes Cheat Sheet for Every Developer | Must Know Commands for Quick Reference

Kubernetes has quickly become the backbone of modern cloud-native applications, and mastering its command-line tool, kubectl, is essential for every developer working in this ecosystem.

Kirti Krishan

November 22, 2024

7 Best Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs) to consider

Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs) have become a critical component of modern software engineering practices.

Kirti Krishan

November 15, 2024

Cloud-spend Optimization in SaaS: 7 Overlooked and Underused Strategies

$100,000 - for FREE. That’s what you get when you sign up for the AWS startup program.

Pravanjan Choudhury

November 10, 2024

11 Best Kubernetes Cluster Management Tools for 2024

Kubernetes has become the primary platform for managing containerized applications at scale. It offers a powerful framework that automates application deployment, scaling, and management.

Ayush Verma

November 4, 2024

5 Best Tools To Improve Your Developer Experience (DevEx)

For many tech companies today, enhancing the developer experience (DevX) has become a top priority.

Ayush Verma

November 4, 2024

How to Automate Your DevOps Pipeline Using Platform Engineering

What if your entire software development and delivery process could be automated? That's the magic of DevOps pipeline automation. Think about your current process - from sketching out product features, to writing code, running tests, and finally pushing to production. Each step probably involves manual handoffs, waiting periods, and the occasional human error.

Kirti Krishan

October 30, 2024

Managing Kubernetes Clusters: Why, How, and Best Practices

We'll explore why it's important, how to manage Kubernetes clusters effectively, and the best practices to save your sanity (and your sleep).

Ayush Verma

October 28, 2024

Building an Internal Developer Platform: The Harsh Reality Behind the Promise

Many companies are enticed by the idea of building an internal developer platform (IDP)—a software that combines all the systems developers use into a unified experience.

Anshul Sao

October 21, 2024

What is a Dev Environment? Understanding Dev and Test Environments

Environments in software development refer to distinct stages that applications go through during their lifecycle.

Kirti Krishan

October 9, 2024

What are Self-Service Infrastructure Management Platforms? Needs & Benefits

Imagine deploying new applications in minutes. Controlling infrastructure to meet your needs on demand. Provisioning resources as quickly as ordering from a menu—no waiting for Ops teams.

Anshul Sao

October 2, 2024

Kubernetes CI/CD Pipelines Explained—Tools & Best Practices

Effective CI/CD pipelines also help automate everything from code commit to production release. They catch issues early, ensure high quality, and speed up delivery—resulting in 25% faster lead times and 50% fewer failures compared to organizations without CI/CD practices.

Ayush Verma

October 1, 2024

10 Best Cloud Infrastructure Automation Tools in 2024

Developers now rely on cloud infrastructure automation tools to manage their complex systems—and manual resource handling simply can't keep up as projects expand.

Ayush Verma

September 27, 2024

A Beginner's Guide to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform

Terraform is an open-source tool created by HashiCorp that brings IaC to life. It is a declarative language that helps you define your infrastructure as code.

Pravanjan Choudhury

July 22, 2024

The 10 Best Continuous Delivery Tools for Software Teams

Not all continuous delivery tools are created equal. The right CD platform can simplify software release processes and not add unnecessary complexity.

Pravanjan Choudhury

June 28, 2024

Top 8 Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) Tools for 2024

​Infrastructure-as-code (IaC) has revolutionized how companies design, build, and manage IT infrastructure. IaC provides a reliable way to provision and configure infrastructure resources like servers, networks, and cloud services through machine-readable definition files rather than physical hardware configuration.

Pravanjan Choudhury

June 19, 2024

8 Core Components of an Internal Developer Platform

Software delivery continues to accelerate with agile methodologies and DevOps practices. But, monolithic systems and manual processes struggle to keep up with these changes, creating bottlenecks and slowing release cycles.

Pravanjan Choudhury

June 14, 2024

Top 7 Value Stream Management Tools You Need in 2024

Value stream management is like having a GPS for your software delivery process. It maps out the entire journey from initial idea to customer deployment. And when it comes to complex pipelines, this high-level visibility is gold.

Pravanjan Choudhury

June 12, 2024

Transforming Developer Productivity with Platform Engineering

Platform engineering is a game-changer for improving workflows by using automation, setting standards, and fostering teamwork. It's not just about making things more efficient; it's a whole new way of working that brings teams closer to a future of better productivity with less hassle.

Pravanjan Choudhury

June 6, 2024

Embracing the Future: AI and No-Code Solutions’ role in Platform Engineering

Companies are shifting towards custom platforms, yet the advantages of no-code solutions are too big to overlook. This change is boosted by recent AI advancements, leading to smarter tools, better integrations, and more efficient development.

Pravanjan Choudhury

May 30, 2024

Security by Design & Default: Weaving Security into the DNA of your Software

Imagine building something secure from the beginning, instead of patching holes later. That's Security-by-Design. It's more than just a method; it makes security a fundamental part of creating technology products. This idea fits well with DevOps, a modern development practice, by promoting a proactive approach to security.

Ayush Verma

May 21, 2024

A Blueprint for Standardization in Security, Cost, Compliance & Observability

At its heart, standardization strengthens the system and fosters resilience. It's like creating a common language for the company, easing cooperation and preventing conflicts. The goal is to weave these standards seamlessly into daily workflows for greater flexibility and consistency.

Pravanjan Choudhury

May 3, 2024

Before first steps: Handbook to the Platform Engineering Journey

Making the switch to platform engineering requires a big change in the way we assume the roles in the Ops function. We need to focus on how to actually make the move, providing a clear guide for this new journey. We aim to offer straightforward, actionable advice for teams looking to shift to platform engineering roles.

Pravanjan Choudhury

April 19, 2024

A Primer to Key KPIs in Platform Engineering

Platform engineering revolutionizes how technology meets specific needs, improving how developers work and makes operations smoother. It connects and refines tech parts, essential for companies aiming at efficiency and innovation, pushing them ahead in their industries.

Kirti Krishan

April 4, 2024

Efficiency by Design: Your Secret to Cloud Cost Optimization

Endlessly rising cloud costs, a problem many businesses know all too well. Trying to cut these costs with standard audits and tools often leads to only short-term relief, without solving the underlying issue.

Rohit Raveendran

March 27, 2024

Enhancing Software Development with Integrated Observability by Design in SDLC

Observability is key to keeping systems running smoothly, especially in software development. It gives developers deep insights, allowing them to solve problems early, much like a doctor diagnoses an illness by its symptoms. Observability keeps digital systems resilient and efficient by monitoring signs that indicate their health.

Anshul Sao

March 6, 2024

Stop firefighting with your DevOps Implementation. Here’s a 10-point checklist

Stop firefighting with your DevOps Implementation. Here’s a 10-point checklist to make sure.

Pravanjan Choudhury

February 13, 2024

DevOps Debt is real. Here’s how to clear your DevOps Backlog

When launching a product, the focus is on shipping features fast. But unnoticed DevOps tasks like resource management and cloud cost optimization pile up, creating a backlog that hinders growth.

Pravanjan Choudhury

February 2, 2024

What is a Developer Self-Service Platform and Why Does it Matter?

This article will dive into the need for developer self-service platforms—their components, benefits, challenges, and more—to understand their growing relevance in enabling engineering velocity.

Anshul Sao

January 11, 2024

Next in DevOps: A User-Centric Platform Engineering Approach

The evolution of DevOps has been marked by a series of transformative changes, with the recent widespread adoption of Platform Engineering being the latest.

Pravanjan Choudhury

December 21, 2023

The Business Impact of Internal Developer Platforms for Improved ROI

Internal developer platforms (IDPs) have become increasingly relevant in modern business. They unify the internal tools, services, and workflows that companies use to improve developer productivity and experience.

Anshul Sao

November 30, 2023

Internal Developer Platforms: The Secret Weapon for Developer Productivity

This article will dive deep into the developer productivity challenges, explain how IDPs improve productivity through workflow optimization and automation, and why IDPs matter for modern tech-first organizations.

Anshul Sao

November 23, 2023

Unveiling the Platform Engineering Mixer: An Evening Full of Camaraderie

In the world of technology and engineering, staying ahead of the curve is the name of the game. Recently, we hosted an electrifying event that brought together DevOps industry experts, innovators, and tech enthusiasts under one roof—the Platform Engineering Mixer. If you couldn't attend, don't worry; this blog is your backstage pass to the exciting insights from the event.

Pravanjan Choudhury

October 10, 2023

Build vs. Buy: Deciding Between an In-House or Third-Party Internal Developer Platform

An internal developer platform (IDP) is a customized system created in-house or by a third party to improve efficiency for an organization’s Dev and Ops teams. IDPs provide a central interface where developers can access all the tools and services they need for coding, building, testing, and deploying applications.

Anshul Sao

October 2, 2023

Facets’ $4mn seed funding: The founding story and the road ahead

Today, we celebrate Facets' $4 million seed funding, led by 3one4 Capital. This milestone provides a moment to reflect on our journey and share our DevOps vision with the world.

Pravanjan Choudhury

September 4, 2023

From Chaos to Consistency: Maintaining a Drift-Free Infrastructure

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, businesses are quickly adopting a cloud-native approach. Embracing cloud-native solutions has become a pivotal step in their journey to digital transformation, enabling them to gain a competitive edge and cater to the ever-changing demands of modern consumers.

Rohit Raveendran

August 17, 2023

Dynamic Cloud Interoperability: Redefining Cloud Agnosticism With Ease

Being 'cloud agnostic' ideally means a business can switch between Amazon's cloud (AWS), Microsoft's (Azure), Google's (GCP), or others without much difficulty. However, achieving true cloud agnosticism often comes with considerable time, effort, and cost.

Anshul Sao

May 31, 2023

Rethinking Architecture: From Unstructured Diagrams to Structured Requirements

Traditionally, documenting software architecture involves creating static diagrams and design documents that describe various aspects of the system, such as its structure, behavior, and deployment. Traditional documentation methods often fall short when it comes to keeping up with the pace of development.

Rohit Raveendran

April 24, 2023

From Tracking Success To Becoming Efficient: Defining DevOps Metrics

Effective measurement of DevOps metrics enables teams to have a bird's-eye view of the development and deployment process, enabling them to identify bottlenecks and areas of improvement.

Anshul Sao

April 13, 2023

Shifting the DevOps Paradigm: Transitioning from by-Audit to by-Design Practices

In this post, I want to share some insights gained from my advisory engagements on cloud spend. I advised over 20 companies on cloud cost optimization. Unfortunately, what we envisaged to be short-term engagements where I'd analyze bloating costs and then share tips and tricks ended up being multi-quarter engagements requiring continued support. This was highly inefficient!

Anshul Sao

January 24, 2023

Successfully Implementing DevOps: Navigating the Top 4 Challenges

In the middle of their DevOps implementation journey, Developer and Ops teams are getting overwhelmed with firefighting. As a result of this, teams are getting distracted from focusing on and solving core business problems, leading to fewer features being developed or deployed.

Rohit Raveendran

January 12, 2023

Is Your DevOps Implementation Complete or Flooded With Firefights?

ccording to a survey published by Atlassian in 2020, 85% of DevOps practitioners said they faced barriers in their implementation of DevOps. This survey resonates with many founders. We’ve talked to over 200 organizations, and very few can say they have fully streamlined DevOps processes.

Pravanjan Choudhury

June 27, 2022

Embracing Both Cloud-Agnostic and Cloud-Native: Can These Approaches Co-exist?

Most technology companies start with a single cloud provider. With time, they start to adopt the cloud-native functionalities of that cloud. This is expected and completely makes sense. Moving towards cloud-native architectures brings convenience and possibly, cost-efficiency.

Pravanjan Choudhury

April 15, 2022

What is Concurrent DevOps: The next maturity model of DevOps

DevOps streamlines software delivery, but managing CI/CD tools is complex. It requires infrastructure automation, observability, security, and cost management. Companies build internal platforms to integrate these tools, creating custom solutions. However, building such platforms is no easy task and demands significant expertise and resources.

Pravanjan Choudhury

April 15, 2022

How to Improve Upon Your AWS Savings Plan Recommendations?

When it comes to optimizing your cloud costs, most practitioners tend to make use of saving plans recommended by AWS. However, can you just simply apply these recommendations in all scenarios? Maybe not. Let’s break down an example AWS Compute Savings plan recommendation and find out.

Rohit Raveendran

April 15, 2022

Capillary reduced ops tickets by 95%

“Our releases are fast. And with less developer time needed our teams can focus on building exciting features. We’ve saved countless hours and costs.”

Piyush K,
Chief Architect, Capillary Technologies,

Treebo reduced production issues by 70%

"With Facets, our staging environments look identical to production environments. So in case of production issues, we can be sure there are no infra drifts."

Kadam Jeet Jain,
Co-Founder & CTO, Treebo Hotels and Hotel Superhero.

GGX switched from AWS to GCP in 2 weeks

"Facets has radically changed our DevOps for the better. They did all the heavy lifting and saved us precious time and resources in our when we switched from AWS to GCP."

Kaustubh Bhoyar,
Head of engineering, GGX

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Capillary reduced ops tickets by 95%

“Our releases are fast. And with less developer time needed our teams can focus on building exciting features. We’ve saved countless hours and costs.”

Piyush K,
Chief Architect, Capillary Technologies,

Treebo reduced production issues by 70%

"With Facets, our staging environments look identical to production environments. So in case of production issues, we can be sure there are no infra drifts."

Kadam Jeet Jain,
Co-Founder & CTO, Treebo Hotels and Hotel Superhero.

GGX switched from AWS to GCP in 2 weeks

"Facets has radically changed our DevOps for the better. They did all the heavy lifting and saved us precious time and resources in our when we switched from AWS to GCP."

Kaustubh Bhoyar,
Head of engineering, GGX

Trusted by companies to run production at scale

Capillary | FacetsMPL | FacetsTreebo | FacetsPurplle | Facets

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