HAPI MCP
Turn API contracts into tools that AI systems can actually use.
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Questiondefaults.Build what’s next.
La Rebelion Labs is where stubborn questions become useful software. We explore AI, APIs, and developer infrastructure—then ship the tools we wish already existed.
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The operating thesis
Default paths are optimized for yesterday.
The status quo is useful—right up until it becomes invisible. We make assumptions visible, test them in public, and turn the useful discoveries into products.
- 01Find the constraint everyone learned to tolerate.
- 02Build a smaller, sharper alternative.
- 03Document the scars and release the work.
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The rebellion is a portfolio.
Independent products, open tools, and experiments sharing one point of view.
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A local-first voiceover workspace built for scripts that keep changing.
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A sharper workbench for designing, testing, and shipping APIs.
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Ideas with dirt under their nails.
Architecture, AI, APIs, and the uncomfortable work of making systems better.
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On top and around Kubernetes
Kubernetes is a dominant force in the world of container orchestration, and it continues to grow. The ecosystem around Kubernetes has changed dramatically over the past few years,
Why you should not use Kubernetes Operators
I've been working with Kubernetes for quite some time and have tried several Operators. The standard ones like kube-proxy, kube-DNS, etc work fine but the ones that require privile
EssayNov 8, 20225 min
API as a Product
The best product managers and engineers understand that their core product is not a line of code or a set of features. The actual value you deliver to your users is an experience,
EssayNov 2, 20226 min
Configure and manage quorum And avoid brain split
Quorum is a mechanism that enables you to prevent a split brain. When you have two or more nodes in your cluster, quorum allows you to be sure that only one node can accept writes
EssayOct 29, 202213 min
no code for coders
Have you ever wanted to get started with coding but don't know where to start? Low-code/no-code development platforms are tools that allow you to build software applications withou
EssayOct 22, 20229 min
Has Kustomize killed Helm for Kubernetes deployments?
Since Kubernetes was released in 2014, developers have struggled to build a direct replacement for Helm. That’s because Helm offers an abstraction that allows you to deploy complex
EssayOct 11, 202212 min
Installing Kubernetes and Docker in offline scenarios
YUM performs dependency resolution when installing, updating, and removing software packages, but if you don't have Internet access, you need to install packages with rpm command.
EssayOct 7, 20228 min
King Skeleton: a simple three-tier application demo using Helm
King Skeleton is "La Rebelion" walKing Skeleton.
How I Automated Deploying My Microservices Stack To Kubernetes Using Helm
What are your thoughts on managing all the different resources required to run a complex application in Kubernetes?