Kubernetes: The Parts That Actually Matter
Skip the complexity theater. Here's what you need to know to run containers in production without losing your mind.
⚡ What You'll Learn
- →Core concepts explained with real-world context
- →Practical implementation patterns
- →Common mistakes and how to avoid them
# Kubernetes: The Reality
Kubernetes has a reputation for being complex. And it is. But most of that complexity is optional.
What You Actually Need
You don't need to master every CRD to be effective. Focus on the core primitives:
* Pods: The atomic unit of deployment. * Deployments: Managing replicas and updates. * Services: Networking and load balancing. * Ingress: Getting traffic into the cluster. * ConfigMaps & Secrets: Configuration management.
What to Ignore (At First)
Don't start with service meshes. Don't write your own operators on day one. Stick to the basics, get your app running, and only add complexity when you have a specific problem that the basics can't solve.