Kubernetes for Application Developers

This course is tailored for app and web developers aiming to understand Kubernetes, the leading platform for container orchestration. It begins with an introduction to Kubernetes, distinguishing it from traditional deployment methods and highlighting its role in modern application deployment. You’ll learn why Kubernetes is essential for scalability, resilience, and automated management of containerized applications.

What will you learn in the course

• Developing applications with containers
• What is Kubernetes
• What does a production Kubernetes environment look like
• Deploying applications on Kubernetes with zero downtime

Requirements and prerequisites for taking the course

• Basic programming knowledge
• No prior Kubernetes or containerization knowledge is required

Who is this course for?

• Web and App developers applying for new jobs
• Beginners in Kubernetes

Curriculum

The curriculum starts by demystifying Kubernetes, comparing it with virtualization and traditional deployments, and then dives into its architecture, focusing on how it manages workloads, ensures self-healing, and scales applications effortlessly. Students will explore what a production Kubernetes environment looks like, gaining insights into real-world applications. Development-focused modules will guide you through creating Dockerfiles and setting up local test environments, ensuring your applications are container-ready. The course progresses to deploying applications using Kubernetes, where you’ll get hands-on experience.

By the end of this course, developers will not only understand Kubernetes conceptually but will also be proficient in deploying, managing, and scaling applications in a Kubernetes environment. This course aims to equip developers with the skills to enhance application deployment processes, improve resource utilization, and ensure high availability and fault tolerance, all crucial in today’s cloud-native landscape. Whether for small startups or large enterprises, this knowledge is pivotal for modern infrastructure management.