https://cubxxw.com/engineering/ Xinwei Xiong's open archive of AI workflows, real projects, engineering methods, systems thinking, personal growth, philosophy, and life. https://cubxxw.com/assets/og-image.png https://cubxxw.com/ Hugo -- gohugo.io en-us Fri, 09 May 2025 20:45:39 +0800 https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/argo-cd/ Fri, 09 May 2025 20:45:39 +0800 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/argo-cd/ Build a reliable Argo CD delivery model: understand Applications, ApplicationSets, sync and rollback semantics, version pinning, RBAC, and production security. Development Kubernetes DevOps Cloud Native Deployment Automation Security Argo CD continuously comparing desired state in Git with live Kubernetes state https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/kubernetes-learning/ Tue, 06 Aug 2024 20:29:30 +0800 Tue, 06 Aug 2024 20:29:30 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/kubernetes-learning/ This article provides detailed Kubernetes resources and learning paths, covering CNI, CRI, CSI and core technologies in cloud-native environments. We also share some important learning resources and methods to help readers further advance in the Kubernetes ecosystem. Go Kubernetes Cloud Native Microservices https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/troubleshooting-guide-for-openim/ Tue, 16 Apr 2024 01:21:13 +0800 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 01:21:13 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/troubleshooting-guide-for-openim/ This guide provides a comprehensive overview of troubleshooting methods and debugging techniques for OpenIM, drawing on real-world development and operational experiences. Ideal for developers looking to enhance their problem-solving skills in OpenIM environments. Blog OpenIM Debugging https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/navigating-the-open-source-landscape/ Sat, 13 Apr 2024 20:29:22 +0800 Sat, 13 Apr 2024 20:29:22 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/navigating-the-open-source-landscape/ This article explores the various facets of engaging with open source, from understanding its impact to navigating its challenges and opportunities, providing a comprehensive guide for developers and enthusiasts interested in contributing to and benefiting from the open source community. Open Source Development https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/directives-and-the-use-of-automation-tools/ Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:22:36 +0800 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:22:36 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/directives-and-the-use-of-automation-tools/ A deep dive into Go directives and code-generation tooling. Learn how go generate and related automation tools reduce boilerplate by producing repetitive, project-specific code before compilation, saving time and cutting down on manual errors. Blog Go https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/concurrent-type-checking-and-cross-platform-development-in-go/ Wed, 24 Jan 2024 22:40:15 +0800 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 22:40:15 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/concurrent-type-checking-and-cross-platform-development-in-go/ Explore the intricacies of concurrent type checking and efficient cross-platform development techniques in Go programming, illustrating best practices and advanced concepts for robust application development. Go Development Parallel conveyor lanes pass identical blocks through architecture-sized gauges, catching one cross-platform type mismatch https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/openim-building-an-efficient-version-control-and-testing-workflow/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 21:13:07 +0800 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 21:13:07 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/openim-building-an-efficient-version-control-and-testing-workflow/ The success of an open-source project largely depends on its quality management and collaborative processes. In the OpenIM open-source community, the standardization of project management and testing processes is crucial to ensure the quality and stability of the codebase. This document provides a brief overview of our testing strategy, branch management, quality control policies, and how they are applied to the main branch, PR testing branches, and stable release branches to meet the needs of developers, testers, and community managers. Additionally, we will introduce the standards, testing schemes, and project management strategies of the OpenIM open-source community, aiming to provide clear guidance to ensure project stability and sustainability. Blog OpenIM Git https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/gitops-practice-theory-part/ Sat, 25 Nov 2023 18:00:31 +0800 Sat, 25 Nov 2023 18:00:31 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/gitops-practice-theory-part/ Explore the practice of GitOps in Kubernetes, with a detailed analysis of implementing Canary and Blue-Green deployment strategies using Argo Rollouts. This article provides in-depth theoretical and practical guidance for developers to optimize their continuous deployment processes. GitOps Kubernetes DevOps https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/deployment-and-design-of-management-backend-and-monitoring/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:25:54 +0800 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:25:54 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/deployment-and-design-of-management-backend-and-monitoring/ This post guides you through the process of deploying OpenIM using Docker, setting up the management backend, and monitoring the application. It provides detailed steps for beginners and insights for more advanced users. OpenIM Docker Monitoring https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/hugo-advanced-tutorial/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 13:44:09 +0800 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 13:44:09 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/hugo-advanced-tutorial/ hugo advanced tutorial Blog Hugo https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/kubernetes-for-kustomize-learning/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 21:30:19 +0800 Tue, 31 Oct 2023 21:30:19 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/kubernetes-for-kustomize-learning/ Explore the power of Kustomize, an open-source configuration management tool for Kubernetes. Learn how to customize Kubernetes objects and manage configurations declaratively using Kustomize. Understand the integration with kubectl and Helm, and discover best practices for Kubernetes configuration management. Blog Kubernetes https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/openim-use-harbor-build-enterprise-mirror-repositories/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 10:45:38 +0800 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 10:45:38 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/openim-use-harbor-build-enterprise-mirror-repositories/ Discover how to set up a robust image repository using Harbor, a powerful open-source container image registry. This step-by-step guide covers the installation and configuration of Harbor, including the use of Helm charts and Cert-manager for secure HTTPS connections. Learn how to push Docker images to your Harbor repository, configure DNS resolution, and even explore the option of using AWS S3 for scalable image storage. Harness the full potential of Harbor to streamline your container image management and reduce storage costs while ensuring security and reliability. Blog OpenIM Docker https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/learn-about-automated-testing/ Sat, 14 Oct 2023 10:27:43 +0800 Sat, 14 Oct 2023 10:27:43 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/learn-about-automated-testing/ Automated testing practices and strategies for GitHub open source Go projects in the cloud native field Blog Git DevOps https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/deep-dive-into-the-components-of-kubernetes-scheduler/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 20:29:30 +0800 Thu, 28 Sep 2023 20:29:30 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/deep-dive-into-the-components-of-kubernetes-scheduler/ Explore how Kubernetes scheduler component works, how it decides which node to place containers on, and its importance for cluster management and container orchestration. Blog Go Kubernetes https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/deep-dive-into-the-components-of-kubernetes-kubectl/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 20:29:30 +0800 Thu, 28 Sep 2023 20:29:30 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/deep-dive-into-the-components-of-kubernetes-kubectl/ kubelet architecture, kubelet core processes for Pod management, kubelet node management, Pod management Development Go Kubernetes https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/deep-dive-into-the-components-of-kubernetes-cni-csi-cri/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 20:29:30 +0800 Thu, 28 Sep 2023 20:29:30 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/deep-dive-into-the-components-of-kubernetes-cni-csi-cri/ In-depth exploration of CNI (Container Network Interface), CRI (Container Runtime Interface), and CSI (Container Storage Interface) in Kubernetes. This article provides detailed explanations of these key components' functions and their importance in cloud-native environments. Go Kubernetes OpenIM Cloud Native Microservices Three interchangeable runtime, network, and storage modules connect to one orchestration chassis through standardized couplings https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/deep-dive-into-the-components-of-kubernetes-kube-apiserver/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 20:12:51 +0800 Thu, 28 Sep 2023 20:12:51 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/deep-dive-into-the-components-of-kubernetes-kube-apiserver/ Each request to the Kubernetes API will go through multi-stage access control before it is accepted, including authentication, authorization and admission control (Admission Control), etc. Blog Kubernetes https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/deep-dive-into-the-components-of-kubernetes-etcd/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 20:03:35 +0800 Thu, 28 Sep 2023 20:03:35 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/deep-dive-into-the-components-of-kubernetes-etcd/ Explore the inner workings and components of Kubernetes Etcd in-depth, understanding its role and significance in the Kubernetes ecosystem. Blog Kubernetes Go https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/openim-cluster-deployment-parameter-passing-policy/ Mon, 18 Sep 2023 22:49:14 +0800 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 22:49:14 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/openim-cluster-deployment-parameter-passing-policy/ Centralize Kubernetes port settings in config files while preserving argument overrides, environment variables, deployment flexibility, and compatibility. Blog OpenIM https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/openim-cluster-deployment-scheme-of/ Sun, 17 Sep 2023 09:51:54 +0800 Sun, 17 Sep 2023 09:51:54 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/openim-cluster-deployment-scheme-of/ This article mainly introduces the clustering design of OpenIM, including infrastructure design, CI/CD, containerization, microservice optimization, monitoring and alarm, security, etc. Blog OpenIM Kubernetes Cloud Native https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/openim-open-source-business-journey/ Sun, 17 Sep 2023 09:51:54 +0800 Sun, 17 Sep 2023 09:51:54 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/openim-open-source-business-journey/ Reflect on the commercialization of open source software and share insights from attending the Global Traffic Conference (GTC), focusing on key takeaways and learnings. Blog https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/the-art-of-asking-questions-in-open-source-communities/ Sun, 17 Sep 2023 03:35:17 +0800 Sun, 17 Sep 2023 03:35:17 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/the-art-of-asking-questions-in-open-source-communities/ Master the art of asking questions in open source communities, including how to ask good questions, etiquette, and best practices. Blog https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/open-source-contribution-guidelines/ Sat, 16 Sep 2023 16:40:53 +0800 Sat, 16 Sep 2023 16:40:53 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/open-source-contribution-guidelines/ Learn open source contribution guidelines, GitHub workflow, and best practices for participating in open source communities. Blog Open Source https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/cross-platform-compilation/ Sat, 16 Sep 2023 16:21:52 +0800 Sat, 16 Sep 2023 16:21:52 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/cross-platform-compilation/ Cross-building multi-arch Docker images with buildx and QEMU: adjusting base images and dependency URLs per target architecture, why complex builds still need real ARM hardware, and how to verify with buildx imagetools inspect. Blog Go One modular core passes through adapters into three architecture-specific housings before final inspection https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/github-actions-advanced-techniques/ Sat, 16 Sep 2023 16:17:02 +0800 Sat, 16 Sep 2023 16:17:02 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/github-actions-advanced-techniques/ Build custom GitHub Actions with Docker or composite steps, wire up concurrency groups, GITHUB_TOKEN permissions, and dependency caching, then automate packaging, Docker image deploys, and project-board updates end to end. Blog DevOps https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/openim-devops-design/ Sat, 16 Sep 2023 16:13:36 +0800 Sat, 16 Sep 2023 16:13:36 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/openim-devops-design/ Explore DevOps culture and agile development in OpenIM project, covering CI/CD, automation, and team collaboration. Blog OpenIM https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/go-release-tools/ Sat, 16 Sep 2023 16:07:39 +0800 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:05:00 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/go-release-tools/ Learn GoReleaser v2 with a production-ready .goreleaser.yaml and GitHub Actions workflow that builds, signs, packages, and publishes Go releases automatically. Development Go DevOps GitHub Automation Deployment https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/openim-multi-process-management/ Sat, 16 Sep 2023 15:55:38 +0800 Sat, 16 Sep 2023 15:55:38 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/openim-multi-process-management/ Comprehensive guide to OpenIM process management strategies, from nohup and systemd to supervisord and Kubernetes health checks. Blog OpenIM https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/my-hugo/ Tue, 12 Sep 2023 14:26:20 +0800 Tue, 12 Sep 2023 14:26:20 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/my-hugo/ The story of rebuilding my blog from scratch on Hugo after losing the previous dynamic, Docker-hosted version. Why I moved to a static site generator for long-term durability, and how I chose Hugo as the foundation for a blog meant to last for decades. Blog Hugo About My Hugo teaching https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/openkf-multi-architecture-image/ Fri, 01 Sep 2023 14:56:14 +0800 Fri, 01 Sep 2023 14:56:14 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/openkf-multi-architecture-image/ A walkthrough of automating multi-architecture Docker image builds for the openkf project. Covers building linux/amd64 and linux/arm64 images and pushing them to Docker Hub, AliYun Container Registry, and GitHub Container Registry in a single seamless workflow. Blog OpenIM https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/prow-ecological-learning/ Sat, 12 Aug 2023 16:41:15 +0800 Sat, 12 Aug 2023 16:41:15 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/prow-ecological-learning/ Comprehensive guide to Prow CI/CD system for Kubernetes, covering architecture, components, plugins, and deployment. Blog Kubernetes https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/openim-remote-work-culture/ Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:09:30 +0800 Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:09:30 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/openim-remote-work-culture/ Explore OpenIM remote work culture, principles, and practices including documentation-driven development, effective meetings, and team collaboration. Blog OpenIM https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/advanced-githook-design/ Fri, 16 Jun 2023 16:24:59 +0800 Fri, 16 Jun 2023 16:24:59 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/advanced-githook-design/ Explore advanced techniques and best practices for designing Git hooks to enhance your development workflow. Blog Git OpenIM A mechanical quality-control line inspecting and approving changes before release https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/openim-offline-deployment-design/ Fri, 19 May 2023 15:20:58 +0800 Fri, 19 May 2023 15:20:58 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/openim-offline-deployment-design/ OpenIM community offline deployment design scheme, and implementation scheme Blog OpenIM https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/read-openim-project-sealos-openim-source-code/ Thu, 11 May 2023 16:33:09 +0800 Thu, 11 May 2023 16:33:09 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/read-openim-project-sealos-openim-source-code/ A deep dive into reading and understanding the OpenIM and Sealos source code architecture and design patterns. Blog OpenIM https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/use-go-tools-dlv/ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 16:38:39 +0800 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 16:38:39 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/use-go-tools-dlv/ Learn how to use Delve (dlv) for Go program debugging, including local and remote debugging with VSCode, breakpoint management, and goroutine analysis. Blog Go https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/participating-in-this-project/ Wed, 01 Feb 2023 10:26:53 +0800 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 10:26:53 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/participating-in-this-project/ Welcome to our project about building a blockchain-based learning platform. Here, we share insights and updates on our progress. You can switch to the specified language for more detailed information. Blog Open Source Community https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/kubernetes-an-article-to-get-started-quickly/ Thu, 28 Apr 2022 23:38:11 +0800 Thu, 28 Apr 2022 23:38:11 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/engineering/posts/kubernetes-an-article-to-get-started-quickly/ Kubernetes is an open source container orchestration engine for automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. The project is governed by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation, which is hosted by The Linux Foundation. Blog Kubernetes