Learn KUBERNETES with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Learning Path
Learn Docker basics and container concepts
Understand Kubernetes architecture and objects
Deploy simple pods and services
Use Helm and Kustomize for templated deployments
Advance to multi-cluster, auto-scaling, and monitoring
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: Deploy simple pod and service on minikube
Week 2: Create deployments and manage replicas
Week 3: Configure ConfigMaps, Secrets, and volumes
Week 4: Implement Ingress and network policies
Week 5: Monitor and scale applications, integrate CI/CD
Interview Questions
What is Kubernetes and why is it important?
Explain the role of pods, nodes, and deployments
How do services and Ingress work?
Describe ConfigMaps, Secrets, and volumes
How does Kubernetes handle auto-scaling and self-healing?
Cheat Sheet
kubectl get pods - list pods
kubectl describe pod <name> - inspect pod details
kubectl apply -f <manifest> - apply YAML configuration
kubectl logs <pod> - view pod logs
kubectl scale deployment <name> --replicas=3 - scale deployment
Books
Kubernetes Up & Running
The Kubernetes Book
Cloud Native DevOps with Kubernetes
Kubernetes Patterns
Mastering Kubernetes
Tutorials
Getting started with Kubernetes clusters
Deploying applications and services
Using ConfigMaps and Secrets
Implementing auto-scaling and rolling updates
Monitoring and logging in Kubernetes
Official Docs
https://kubernetes.io/docs/
Kubernetes GitHub repository
CNCF community resources and tutorials
Community Links
Kubernetes GitHub
CNCF Slack and forums
StackOverflow Kubernetes tag
Official tutorials and documentation
Community blogs, webinars, and meetups
Community Support
Kubernetes GitHub repository
CNCF Slack and community forums
StackOverflow Kubernetes tag
Official documentation and tutorials
Community blogs, webinars, and conferences