This article explains Slonk, a system developed at Character.ai that combines SLURM and Kubernetes to manage GPU research clusters effectively. It addresses the challenges of providing a reliable scheduling environment for researchers while maintaining the operational benefits of Kubernetes. The open-source snapshot offers tools and configurations for others to implement similar systems.

Crossplane 2.0 has been launched, marking a significant evolution in how platform teams manage both applications and infrastructure within Kubernetes. The new version introduces first-class application support, broader composition capabilities, and declarative operations, while maintaining backward compatibility. This release aims to simplify the user experience and enhance self-service APIs for developers.