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DevOps with API7 Enterprise Gateway, Declarative Configurations, and Pipelines

DevOps with API7 Enterprise Gateway, Declarative Configurations, and Pipelines

This document provides a guide on setting up Apache APISIX/API7 with Declarative Configurations Tool (ADC) in a Kubernetes environment. It covers configuring ADC, publishing configurations, modifying configurations, and applying changes. It also includes prerequisites and scenarios for deploying API7 Gateway on Kubernetes. The document emphasizes caution when working in the Production environment and provides instructions for verifying Admin APIs, downloading and configuring ADC, and syncing configurations to gateway instances. It concludes with a Q&A section that addresses upgrading the chart.

Business based on Open Source Software

Business based on Open Source Software

This document discusses the author's experience with open-source software business, particularly focusing on Apache APISIX. The author initially dedicated their time to the open-source community but later shifted their focus to enterprise clients. The document highlights the challenges and accomplishments of the company, emphasizing the importance of open-source commercialization for sustainability and providing reliable products and services to customers.

Business based on Open Source Software

Business based on Open Source Software

This document discusses the author's experience with open-source software business. They joined

Malaysia and Singapore Trip

Malaysia and Singapore Trip

This document describes a team-building trip to Malaysia and Singapore. The author traveled with colleagues from around the world and visited various locations, including Kuala Lumpur, Port Dickson, and Singapore. They enjoyed local food, visited landmarks, and participated in activities such as scuba diving. The trip also included business-related activities, such as organizing a meetup and discussing projects with clients. Overall, the trip was a positive experience and highlighted the global nature of their work.

B2B Startup: Customers Want Solutions Than Software

B2B Startup: Customers Want Solutions Than Software

When conducting demo sessions for B2B startups, it is important to prepare slides and materials, ask specific questions, and follow up with meeting minutes. The process to win a customer involves product exploration, solution discussion, feature verification, contract signing, production, and after-sales support. Prospects may disappear due to pricing, unsupported requirements, usability concerns, or internal adjustments. Aligning expectations with prospects is crucial, as they expect a reliable solution provider. Staying informed about industry trends and engaging with experts is necessary. Continuous communication and providing industry insights are key to demonstrating value and winning customers.

Google E-A-T Gudelines

Google E-A-T Gudelines

Google E-A-T means Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness. It is a guideline Google uses to determine what content is high-quality and should be ranked higher and part of several different aspects of its algorithm. So while it’s not a direct ranking factor, it can have an impact on your overall search rankings indirectly.