Are you passionate about microservices, Kubernetes, and open-source? Looking to level up your skills and make a meaningful impact while you're at it? Let me introduce you to Akello—an open-source project built with modular infrastructure to power the next generation of healthcare applications.

Why Akello?
Akello is more than just a project—it's an opportunity for developers to dive deep into cutting-edge technologies like microservices architecture and Kubernetes, while contributing to a greater public good. We’re tackling one of the hardest problems in tech: data integration in healthcare. Akello makes it easy to connect various services and helps developers innovate faster.

Here's why you should contribute:

1. Master Microservices
Akello is designed using a hexagonal microservice architecture. This means you'll get hands-on experience building and working with services that are isolated, scalable, and easy to deploy. If you’ve been wanting to learn about how microservices function in a real-world context, Akello is a great place to start.

2. Get Comfortable with Kubernetes
Kubernetes is the backbone of Akello. All of our services run on Kubernetes clusters, making this a great learning environment for developers eager to understand container orchestration, service discovery, and scalable deployments. Whether you’re just getting started with Kubernetes or looking to sharpen your skills, contributing to Akello will provide real-world, hands-on experience.

3. Contribute to Healthcare Innovation
Healthcare is one of the most challenging industries when it comes to data integration. With Akello, you’ll be contributing to building a platform that helps healthcare systems connect services more efficiently. Our goal is to accelerate innovation in healthcare by making it easier to bring together different point solutions. Your contributions could help improve how medical data is handled, ultimately benefiting patients and providers.

4. Grow Your Open-Source Portfolio
Akello is open-source. That means every contribution you make will be visible to potential employers, collaborators, and the broader dev community. Whether you’re fixing bugs, building new features, or optimizing the infrastructure, Akello gives you the opportunity to build a solid track record in the open-source world.

5. Join a Supportive Community
When you contribute to Akello, you’re not just writing code—you’re joining a community of passionate developers who want to push boundaries and solve big problems. We’re committed to helping each other grow, with plenty of opportunities for mentorship, collaboration, and learning.

How to Get Involved
Contributing to Akello is simple! Whether you’re experienced or just getting started with open-source, we’d love to have you join us. Here’s how you can contribute:

Check out the Akello repo: https://github.com/akello-io/akello
Pick an issue: We have a list of beginner-friendly issues and more advanced ones if you’re up for a challenge.
Join the conversation: We’re active on GitHub discussions, and you can always reach out if you need help getting started.
Together, we can build a platform that makes healthcare services smarter, faster, and more connected. So if you're ready to hone your skills, dive into microservices and Kubernetes, and work on something that truly matters, Akello is the project for you.

Let’s build the future of healthcare, one microservice at a time!