Unlocking Scalability and Efficiency: POC for Ugo-Fresh.com's Infrastructure Migration

Ugo-Fresh is a marketplace specializing in managing the supply chain of fresh products. The company sought external expertise to explore the potential migration of its infrastructure to Kubernetes.

With all internal developers occupied with feature development, we undertook a rapid Proof of Concept (POC) to assess the feasibility of such a migration.

This article details the seamless transition and its impact on scalability and cost-effectiveness.

Proof of Concept (POC) in Two Days

Our team executed a comprehensive POC within just two days. The key components of the POC included the creation of a Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) autoscale cluster and the integration of Cloud SQL for the database.

This swift implementation allowed Ugo-Fresh.com to test the waters and explore new avenues for scaling their infrastructure efficiently.

Scalability and Cost Savings

The introduction of GKE autoscale clusters empowered Ugo-Fresh.com to scale their infrastructure dynamically, meeting the demands of high-volume periods seamlessly. The Cloud SQL integration provided a robust database solution, enhancing the overall responsiveness of the marketplace. The flexibility to scale up during busy periods and scale down to save costs during low-demand periods marked a significant improvement in operational efficiency.

Local Development Enhancements

As part of the migration recommendation, we advised Ugo-Fresh team to transition from Docker Swarm on localhost to solutions like Minikube or Kind for local development environments. This alignment with the production environment ensures consistency and reduces potential deployment issues.

Additionally, the incorporation of tools like Skaffold or Tilt streamlines local development processes, providing a more efficient and consistent development experience.

Conclusion

The successful POC we created for Ugo-Fresh.com showcased the potential benefits of migrating to Kubernetes. The rapid implementation of a GKE autoscale cluster and the utilization of Cloud SQL not only enhanced scalability but also provided cost-saving opportunities.

The recommendation to optimize local development environments with solutions like Minikube or Kind, along with tools like Skaffold or Tilt, further demonstrates our commitment to delivering comprehensive solutions that align with clients’ evolving needs.

As Ugo-Fresh.com continues to grow, the groundwork laid by this POC positions the project well for a scalable and efficient future.