# Team Blueshoe

> Team Blueshoe is a young, Munich-based digital agency founded in 2014 by Michael, Robert and Hannes, which specialises in cloud-native web development and consulting.

Our working approach is very service-oriented and goal-focused.

We are passionate about the 'big chunks' - more complexity means more excitement!

We love open source and are contributing to the future of cloud-native development. Therefore, we also supply our own solutions to the open-source community (Unikube, Django Hurricane etc.).

We are 100% flexible to any situation. We love new challenges and tackle them with excitement. We like to ponder, to plan and to solve every task you throw at us, and we thrive in finding the best solutions for our customers.

## Our Services

Front-end testing or cloud-native: Team Blueshoe has the right solutions for your IT challenges. Find out more now!

- [Custom API Development & Integration Services](https://blueshoe.io/our-services/api-development-company)
- [Cloud application development by experts](https://blueshoe.io/our-services/cloud-application-development): Cloud Native Development Experts. We develop complex applications for for cloud based infrastructures. ✅ Microservices ✅ Kubernetes ✅ APIs
- [Get the perfect cloud infrastructure set up with our neutral experts](https://blueshoe.io/our-services/cloud-infrastructure-consulting): We have no vendor deals and can neutrally help you figure out the best provider for your cloud infrastructure. We can also help you with the migration of your applications.
- [Cloud native consulting](https://blueshoe.io/our-services/cloud-native-consulting): Cloud Native Consulting. We help you setting up your cloud native strategy.  ✅ Dev process ✅ Migration to K8s ✅ Cloud Migration
- [Cloud native tools. We help you implement the perfect toolchain](https://blueshoe.io/our-services/cloud-native-tools): Using software tools for streamlining your development and deployment processes is essentiell. We help you figure out the best setup for your team.
- [Cloud security services for your  business. Better safe than sorry.](https://blueshoe.io/our-services/cloud-security-services): Blueshoe develops tailored strategies for your business to ensure end-to-end workload security. Contact us today and let us assess your needs together.
- [Headless CMS - We develop State-of-the-Art](https://blueshoe.io/our-services/headless-cms): We develop websites with the headless cms approach. ✅ super fast ✅ rock solid ✅ scalable ✅ expandable. Find out more!
- [Individual headless e-commerce systems](https://blueshoe.io/our-services/headless-e-commerce): We build your super fast online shop. ✅ Lightning fast ✅ Robust ✅ Scalable | Find out more about state-of-the-art e-commerce.
- [You have IT problems We have the solution!](https://blueshoe.io/our-services): Front-end testing or cloud-native: Team Blueshoe has the right solutions for your IT challenges. Find out more now!
- [Microservice Architecture Consulting for your business](https://blueshoe.io/our-services/microservice-architecture-consulting): Microservice Architecture Consulting. We help you setting your microservice strategy. Develop features faster.
- [Migration to Kubernetes with our expert help](https://blueshoe.io/our-services/migration-to-kubernetes): We help you plan and implement your Kubernetes migrations and moving your legacy applications into the cloud native sphere.
- [We help you automate your development and release workflows](https://blueshoe.io/our-services/workflow-automation): Great automation helps you save costs while dramatically improving development and release velocity. Let us guide you towards your automated future.

## Technologies

Team Blueshoe develops software solutions for complex IT challenges. We accompany you from the first step through go-live to continuous operation. Talk to us!

- [Docker & Kubernetes | Cloud Native](https://blueshoe.io/technologies/docker-kubernetes): Discover the future of application development with Docker & Kubernetes! We help you with cloud native transformation. ✅ Processes ✅ Implementation ✅ Migration
- [Our technologies for your success](https://blueshoe.io/technologies): Blueshoe develops software solutions for complex IT challenges. We accompany you from the first step through go-live to continuous operation. Talk to us!
- [Oscar E-Commerce | We are experts in e-commerce development](https://blueshoe.io/technologies/oscar-e-commerce): Oscar is a django based e-commerce framework, made for very individual shopping experiences. ✅ Scalable ✅ Fast ✅ State-of-the-art
- [Python and django development by THE experts](https://blueshoe.io/technologies/python-django-agency): We are your partner for efficient software development with Python and Django. On time and on budget. ✅ Modern ✅ Scalable ✅ Fast
- [Wagtail CMS | Headless Content Management](https://blueshoe.io/technologies/wagtail-cms): Wagtail CMS is the way to go if you want a Headless CMS. ✅ Super fast ✅ Multi-lingual ✅  Easy feature adoption|Check it out!

## Products

Team Blueshoe develops open source software products. We accompany you from the first step through go-live to continuous operation. Talk to us!

- [Django-Hurricane](https://blueshoe.io/products/django-hurricane): Django-Hurricane is a Kubernetes Native Stack specifically designed for Django and harmonises the advantages of Kubernetes with Django. Try it out!
- [Gefyra - Enterprise Support from Team Blueshoe](https://blueshoe.io/products/gefyra): You need support on enterprise level? Team Blueshoe is here to help. ✅ Responsive ✅ Individual ✅ Effective. Learn more now!
- [Our products for your success](https://blueshoe.io/products): Blueshoe develops open source software products. We accompany you from the first step through go-live to continuous operation. Talk to us!
- [Pytest Kubernetes](https://blueshoe.io/products/pytest-kubernetes): Pytest-kubernetes is a powerful plugin for the pytest framework, specifically designed for testing applications in Kubernetes environments. Try it out!

## Projects

Projects we worked on over the years

- [Moderne Datenbank für Exponate](https://blueshoe.io/projects/deutsches-museum): Moderne Datenbank für Exponate
- [Out-of-Home E-Commerce mit Gestensteuerung](https://blueshoe.io/projects/dom-perignon-shopping-window): Out-of-Home E-Commerce mit Gestensteuerung
- [Prototyp für Liefer-App](https://blueshoe.io/projects/liefer-app-prototyp)
- [Loyalty Engine](https://blueshoe.io/projects/loyalty-engine)
- [Multistore E-Commerce Platform](https://blueshoe.io/projects/multistore-e-commerce): Multistore E-Commerce Platform
- [Partnermanagement-Plattform](https://blueshoe.io/projects/partnermanagement-plattform-allgaeu)

## Blog

We write about all things cloud native and let you have a look into our approaches to different challenges to occur when developing within cloud native infrastructures.

- [More Freedom: Open Source for Companies](https://blueshoe.io/blog/advantages-open-source-software-companies): 🚀 Open-Source Software saves license costs & prevents vendor lock-in. Learn why Open Source is the better choice for companies! 📊
- [An alternative to Telepresence 2: Gefyra](https://blueshoe.io/blog/alternative-to-telepresence-2-gefyra): If you worked with Telepresence you know it's a great tool with a few issues. We set out to make Gefyra a viable more lightweight alternative.
- [Alternatives to Celery for Django on Kubernetes](https://blueshoe.io/blog/alternatives-to-django-celery-in-kubernetes): Looking for a lightweight alternative to Celery for Django on Kubernetes? We compare Django Celery, RQ, Dramatiq & Huey and show you how to scale easily with KEDA. Find the best solution for your project.
- [Artificial Intelligence Leverages Database and API](https://blueshoe.io/blog/artificial-intelligence-database-api): Learn how AI with Python SQLModel and Google Vertex AI works with databases and APIs. AI-powered queries in natural language made easy.
- [Cost Optimization of an Azure Kubernetes Cluster](https://blueshoe.io/blog/azure-kubernetes-cost-optimization): Azure Kubernetes: Save 50% of your costs with Auto-Scaling & smarter resource management! Discover Best Practices now.
- [The End of an Era for Developers: Bitnami Discontinues Free Container Images for the Most Part](https://blueshoe.io/blog/bitnami-and-alternatives): Bitnami is no longer free! Learn everything about the discontinuation of free container images starting August 2025. We analyze the risks and show you the best alternatives for your projects.
- [API Strategy Essentials: How to Choose the Right Technology for Your Application](https://blueshoe.io/blog/choose-right-api-technology): Learn how to choose the right API technology for your application. Compare REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and SOAP.
- [Using Cilium for Kubernetes networking and observability](https://blueshoe.io/blog/cilium-kubernetes-networking-observability): Unravel FaaS vs. Kubernetes in our in-depth guide. Understand their strengths, weaknesses, use cases, and costs to inform your cloud computing decisions.
- [Exploring the cloud-native conferences in 2023](https://blueshoe.io/blog/cloud-native-conferences): Discover cloud-native conferences in 2023! Explore containerization, microservices, and CI in modern applications. Gain insights and network
- [Comparison of Container Orchestration Options](https://blueshoe.io/blog/container-orchestration-options-comparison): There are plenty of possibilities for orchestrating your container landscape and we want to give you a quick little introduction to your possibilities. ✅ Cloud  ✅ On-site ✅ Comparison
- [Error-Free Web Applications with Cypress](https://blueshoe.io/blog/cypress-end-to-end-testing): Automated End-to-End Testing with Cypress ❤ Save Time, Minimize Errors & Optimize Workflows for Error-Free Web Applications.
- [Handoff from Designer to Developer: What We Need for Frontend Implementation](https://blueshoe.io/blog/designer-to-developer-handoff): A well-thought-out design handoff is crucial for successful frontend projects. Learn what information designers should provide: from color palettes and components to breakpoints and mobile designs. This is how to achieve a seamless implementation.
- [Mastering Django Caching: The Ultimate Guide from Cachalot to the Low-Level API](https://blueshoe.io/blog/django-caching-cachalot-performance-guide): Dramatically increase the performance of your Django application. Learn all about caching strategies, from the magic of Django Cachalot to precise control with the low-level API. Including practical tips!
- [Mastering Django Celery: Managing asynchronous tasks like a pro](https://blueshoe.io/blog/django-celery-in-production): Learn how to set up Django-Celery for asynchronous task processing and optimise it for production. The perfect guide for stability and performance!
- [Django-CORS: Security & Best Practices](https://blueshoe.io/blog/django-cors-in-production): Discover how to properly configure Django-CORS. Make your application secure, flexible and ready for production - the perfect introduction!
- [Django development for Kubernetes](https://blueshoe.io/blog/django-development-for-kubernetes): Check out our open source project Django-Hurricane - ideal for developing more Cloud Native and ready for Kubernetes. ✔ Django Development ✔ Kubernetes ✔ Cloud Native
- [Django Hurricane: Get Your Django Application on Course for Kubernetes](https://blueshoe.io/blog/django-hurricane-kubernetes): With Django Hurricane, you can develop scalable applications that are a perfect fit for Kubernetes. Learn how to optimize your workflows and harness the full power of modern container orchestration.
- [Django Ninja vs. FastAPI: A Detailed Comparison](https://blueshoe.io/blog/django-ninja-vs-fastapi): Learn more about the most important differences and commonalities between Django Ninja and FastAPI.
- [django-o365: A Modern Mail Backend for Django and Exchange Online](https://blueshoe.io/blog/django-o365-a-modern-mail-backend-for-django-and-exchange-online): Born from real-world project requirements, this package is aimed at teams using Microsoft 365 who want to implement their email dispatch securely, maintainably, and without workarounds. This article provides an overview of the motivation, features, and usage.
- [Docker Desktop and Kubernetes](https://blueshoe.io/blog/docker-desktop-and-kubernetes): Docker Desktop can make the life of a developer easier but it may come with a few caveats depending on what OS you may be using. Check out our article and see whether docker desktop may be for you.
- [Docker vs. Podman](https://blueshoe.io/blog/docker-vs-podman): Read here an overview of what each tool is and why you might want to choose one over the other respectively which tool may be best for your individual needs.
- [The evolution of application development to cloud native](https://blueshoe.io/blog/evolution-of-application-development-to-cloud-native): Becoming a truly cloud-native company is not easy. Take a look at the ✅  5 stages ✅  of our Cloud Native Development Evolution Model for DevOps!
- [FastAPI in Production: Here's How It Works!](https://blueshoe.io/blog/fastapi-in-production): Learn how to configure FastAPI for the production environment.
- [FastAPI vs. Robyn: A Detailed Comparison](https://blueshoe.io/blog/fastapi-v-robyn): Learn the most important differences and commonalities between FastAPI and Robyn.
- [FastAPI Documentation with Programming Examples](https://blueshoe.io/blog/fastapi-with-examples): Learn how good API documentation with FastAPI succeeds.
- [Exploring the Pros and Cons: Function-as-a-Service (FaaS) vs Container Orchestration with Kubernetes](https://blueshoe.io/blog/function-as-a-service-faas-vs-kubernetes): Unravel FaaS vs. Kubernetes in our in-depth guide. Understand their strengths, weaknesses, use cases, and costs to inform your cloud computing decisions.
- [Act, Don't Isolate: The Blueshoe Approach to Kubernetes Development](https://blueshoe.io/blog/gefyra-hands-on): 🚀 Gefyra Hands-on: Our Setup: One Cluster, Many Developers ✅
- [Gefyra Roadmap 2025](https://blueshoe.io/blog/gefyra-roadmap-2025): 🚀 Gefyra 2025: Copy Sync, User Bridges & CI support for Kubernetes development! Discover the roadmap now ✅
- [Hands on: An Introduction to Flutter.](https://blueshoe.io/blog/hands-on-flutter): Experience what Flutter is and how it can be used with an example application.
- [How to: Custom configurations for ingress-nginx with kustomize](https://blueshoe.io/blog/how-to-kustomize-ingress-nginx): Learn how to roll out custom configurations for ingress-nginx with kustomize.
- [Our Roadmap for Your Software: How We Plan, Develop, and Deploy Updates](https://blueshoe.io/blog/how-we-plan-software-updates): Learn how our structured process for software updates works. From roadmap planning and prioritizing customer feedback to transparent communication – all for a seamless user experience.
- [Keycloak for developers: how integration works](https://blueshoe.io/blog/keycloak-integration-for-developers): ✅ Keycloak Integration Made Easy: Open-Source IAM with SSO, OAuth2 & OpenID. Here's how you can securely integrate Keycloak into your project! 🚀
- [Efficient Runtimes with KEDA: Dynamic Autoscaling for Kubernetes Clusters](https://blueshoe.io/blog/kubernetes-autoscaling-keda): Optimize Kubernetes with KEDA: 🚀 Dynamic Autoscaling for Efficiency and Lower Costs. ✅ Learn More Now!
- [Kubernetes Backup in Storage Buckets](https://blueshoe.io/blog/kubernetes-backup-storage-bucket): ✅ Backup with Kubernetes & GitHub: Secure code, DB & media in your Storage Bucket – fast & reliable!
- [Kubernetes basics - simply explained](https://blueshoe.io/blog/kubernetes-basics-simply-explained): Kubernetes basics - simply explained
- [Kubernetes Community Days Munich 2023](https://blueshoe.io/blog/kubernetes-community-days-munich-2023): Join the Kubernetes Community for two days of networking, talks and workshops at this vibrant tech event.
- [Kubernetes explained for non-developers](https://blueshoe.io/blog/kubernetes-explained-for-non-developers): For those who don't write code but work with Kubernetes
- [Kubernetes Logging with Promtail, Loki and Grafana](https://blueshoe.io/blog/kubernetes-logging-with-promtail-loki-and-grafana): Collect logs from across the cluster
- [Kubernetes Scaling in the Google Cloud](https://blueshoe.io/blog/kubernetes-scaling-gke): This is a practical API example of how the Horizontal Pod Autoscaler can be set up.
- [How does local Kubernetes development work?](https://blueshoe.io/blog/local-kubernetes-development): You want to know more about local Kubernetes development? We explain key facts with code examples. ✔ Local Kubernetes ✔ Helm ✔ Telepresence ✔ Cloud Native
- [Managed vs. unmanaged Kubernetes](https://blueshoe.io/blog/managed-vs-unmanaged-kubernetes): Find out more about the differences about managed and unmanaged Kubernetes. ✔ Development Infrastructure ✔ On-premise vs. Cloud Hosting ✔ Kubernetes
- [Migration to cloud-native](https://blueshoe.io/blog/migration-to-cloud-native): Check out our three examples to show you the necessary steps that a migration to cloud-native requires. ✅  Helpful examples  ✅ Well explained  ✅  Step-by-step
- [Minikube vs. k3d vs. kind vs. Getdeck](https://blueshoe.io/blog/minikube-vs-k3d-vs-kind-vs-getdeck-beiboot): If you ever asked yourself which tool for local Kubernetes development is the best for you. You may find your answer in this blog post, where we compare the most popular options.
- [Model Context Protocol Meets OpenAPI](https://blueshoe.io/blog/model-context-protocol-with-openapi): Making first steps with MCP and how it works with OpenAPI interfaces.
- [Cool new features for Django-Hurricane](https://blueshoe.io/blog/new-features-django-hurricane): We have added some more features to our open source project, Django-Hurricane. Check them out here! ✔ Django ✔ Open Source ✔ New Features
- [Nuxt in Production - Delivering Websites Statically vs. Dynamically](https://blueshoe.io/blog/nuxt-generate-vs-server): ✅ Using Nuxt sensibly in production environments. Developing Nuxt applications from the start with the right strategy and avoiding common mistakes.
- [Nuxt & Keycloak: A Simple Guide to SSR Integration](https://blueshoe.io/blog/nuxt-keycloak-integration): ✅ A guide to integrating Keycloak in Nuxt.js. We compare nuxt-auth-utils and @sidebase/nuxt-auth, provide code examples, and explain the differences for SSR, hybrid, and static rendering to help you find the best authentication solution for your project.
- [The Solution for SSR Sliders with Nuxt](https://blueshoe.io/blog/nuxt-ssr-slider-top-performance): We spent a long time searching for a sensible solution for implementing sliders with Nuxt. We show how we use Embla Carousel in Nuxt and achieve top SSR performance.
- [Optimal Use of TailwindCSS in Nuxt 3](https://blueshoe.io/blog/nuxt3-tailwindcss-best-practices): ✨ This is how you integrate TailwindCSS optimally in Nuxt 3! Best Practices for Performance, Component-Styling & Design Systems.
- [Nuxt 4 is here: A Deep Dive into the New Features and What They Mean for Developers](https://blueshoe.io/blog/nuxt4-new-features): Nuxt 4 has been officially released! Learn all about the most important new features: from an improved project structure and smarter data fetching to faster performance. Optimize your workflow now.
- [Performance comparison: GKE vs. EKS](https://blueshoe.io/blog/performance-comparison-gke-vs-eks): Why are we just assuming that managed K8s platforms perform solid over all important metrics? We benchmarked GKE vs EKS and here are the shocking results.
- [PHP or Python? Let's compare!](https://blueshoe.io/blog/php-vs-python): Why does Blueshoe trust in Django and Python even though PHP is much more widespread? In this article, we’ll compare Python and Django with PHP.
- [Time estimates at Blueshoe: How we plan your projects realistically](https://blueshoe.io/blog/project-management-time-estimation-at-blueshoe): Only with a good time estimate can expectations be clearly communicated to customers and the team, and unpleasant surprises avoided.
- [Agile Product Backlog Instead of Requirements Catalog](https://blueshoe.io/blog/project-start-with-agile-backlog): Agile Project Management ✅ This is how you transform the requirements catalog into a flexible product backlog. Efficient & transparent!
- [Analysis of Import Times for Python Apps](https://blueshoe.io/blog/python-django-fast-startup-time): 🚀 We show how the startup time of Django and Python apps can be optimized in a flash.
- [Creating Python Executables for Windows, MacOS and Linux](https://blueshoe.io/blog/python-executables-linux-macos-windows): Learn how to create convenient and fast executables for Windows, MacOS and Linux that are written in Python on the example of our CLI project.
- [Efficiently Extending Python: PyO3 and Rust in Action](https://blueshoe.io/blog/python-rust-pyo3): Learn how to combine PyO3 Python and Rust to develop high-performance and flexible applications. Uniting security and performance 🚀
- [Why Our Maintenance Reports Are a Key to Successful Collaboration](https://blueshoe.io/blog/quarterly-maintenance-reports): Learn why our quarterly maintenance reports are more than just a status update and how they ensure successful collaboration through transparency.
- [Requirements analysis in project management](https://blueshoe.io/blog/requirements-analysis-in-project-management): The magic triangle of project management! Find out how to align client's wishes, requirements and project planning.
- [Service availability using Kubernetes probes](https://blueshoe.io/blog/service-availability-using-kubernetes-probes): Maximize service availability with Kubernetes probes. Enhance user satisfaction and transform your application into a resilient service.
- [Strategies for slim Docker images](https://blueshoe.io/blog/strategies-for-slim-docker-images): You want to know how to create slim Docker images? We show you how! ✔ Development hacks ✔ Cloud Native ✔ Slim Docker images
- [Exploring Telepresence’s Docker Desktop Extension](https://blueshoe.io/blog/telepresences-docker-desktop-extension): Telepresence's Docker Desktop Extension currently has limited capabilities, but with their partnership with Docker, future upgrades are expected. Find out more!
- [Test Kubernetes locally](https://blueshoe.io/blog/test-kubernetes-locally): Running applications in the cloud but being able to test them in a local setup before pushing into production is still a tricky part of development. This is how we see it.
- [Effective error tracking in Django with Sentry](https://blueshoe.io/blog/tracking-errors-django-sentry): Learn how to effectively monitor and fix errors in Django applications with Sentry. Benefit from real-time error messages and detailed analyses for stable web development.
- [Varnish - The Secret Hero of Website Performance with Kubernetes](https://blueshoe.io/blog/varnish-website-performance-with-kubernetes): Learn how to dramatically increase your website's performance with Varnish Cache. Perfect for Kubernetes setups with detailed VCL configuration and best practices.
- [Virtualized Kubernetes: comparing vcluster and Getdeck](https://blueshoe.io/blog/virtualized-kubernetes-comparing-vcluster-getdeck): Compare vcluster and Getdeck to optimize your K8s setup. Learn how virtualized K8s boosts resource use, reduces costs, and streamlines development.
- [Visual Regression with Lost Pixel and Gitlab](https://blueshoe.io/blog/visual-regression-in-gitlab-with-lost-pixel): 🕵️‍♀️ Find Visual Bugs in the Gitlab CI Pipeline - we'll show how it works with Lost Pixel.
- [StrongSwan VPN in Kubernetes: Securely Integrate External Services](https://blueshoe.io/blog/vpn-kubernetes-strongswan): 🔧 Step-by-step: How to set up a VPN connection with StrongSwan in K8s. Secure, flexible & cloud-native.
- [Vue Vapor: Goodbye Virtual DOM, Hello Performance!](https://blueshoe.io/blog/vue-vapor-performance-without-virtual-dom): 🚀 Vue Vapor explains for developers: No more Virtual DOM, full performance ahead. Benchmarks, comparison with Vue 3 & Performance Tips for 2025!
- [Avoiding Prop Drilling in Vue.js - How to Make It Work](https://blueshoe.io/blog/vuejs-avoiding-prop-drilling): How you can avoid Prop Drilling in Vue.js 🌵 Tips for clean data flow & State Management with Pinia. Discover best practices now!
- [VueJS error tracking with Sentry](https://blueshoe.io/blog/vuejs-error-tracking-with-sentry): When it comes to error tracking in our Cloud Native applications Sentry has become our go-to solution. This blog post aims to provide you with our learnings on using Sentry on Unikube’s VueJS based frontend. Read on!
- [Wagtail Localize: Multilingual Django Websites](https://blueshoe.io/blog/wagtail-localize-tutorial-multilingual-django-websites): Build multilingual Django websites with Wagtail Localize ✅ Easy setup, translation workflows & SEO best practices in one tutorial!
- [Efficient Web Development with Vue.js & Nuxt.](https://blueshoe.io/blog/web-development-with-vuejs-and-nuxt): See what Vue.js and Nuxt are - and how to design long-term successful web development.