Potta Vijay Kumar

  When we think about Kubernetes (K8s), it's easy to assume it's solely for backend engineers or DevOps pros. But as front-end applications grow in complexity—especially in microservices or JAMstack architectures—understanding Kubernetes can significantly improve how we deploy, scale, and maintain our applications. What Is Kubernetes? Kubernetes is an open-source container orchestration platform that automates deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. Originally developed by Google, it has become the industry standard for managing cloud-native apps. For front-end developers, this means we can: Ship React/Vue/Next.js apps inside containers Automate builds and deployments Scale effortlessly to handle traffic spikes Work better in CI/CD environments Why Front-End Devs Should Care Reliable Deployments Define how your app runs using Deployment and Service manifests. You get predictable, repeatable deployments across dev, staging, and production. Horizontal ...

In today’s landscape of scalable and modular software development, microservices have emerged as the go-to architecture for building complex applications. One of the key advantages of microservices is the clean separation of concerns — especially between the front-end and the back-end. This separation enables faster development, improved maintainability, and seamless scalability. What Are Microservices? Microservices are small, independently deployable services that communicate over lightweight protocols like HTTP or messaging queues. Each microservice is responsible for a specific business function and can be built using different languages, databases, or frameworks — making the system highly modular. Front-End and Back-End Separation Separating the front-end from the back-end in a microservices architecture involves: Creating a standalone front-end application (SPA or MPA) that consumes APIs exposed by individual microservices. Ensuring each microservice pro...

  Modern web development increasingly relies on high-performance, scalable, and developer-friendly tools. One powerful combination that's gaining popularity is pairing Next.js for the frontend with FastAPI on the backend. Together, they enable developers to build full-stack applications that are fast, secure, and maintainable. In this blog, we’ll explore how and why this combo works so well, and walk through an architecture that supports scale and performance. Why Next.js + FastAPI? Next.js (Frontend) React-based framework offering server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation (SSG), and full routing. Built-in image optimization , API routes, and file-based routing. Perfect for SEO , fast page loads, and a smooth user experience. FastAPI (Backend) Python-based, high-performance framework for building APIs with automatic validation and documentation. Supports async out of the box and is ideal for microservices or real-time backen...