CN230: Kubernetes Native Application Development Course Overview

To ensure that students can successfully undertake the Kubernetes Native Application Development course and fully benefit from the training provided, the following minimum prerequisites are recommended:

• Basic understanding of software development processes and lifecycle.
• Familiarity with command-line interfaces and shell scripting.
• Experience with version control systems, such as Git.
• Fundamental knowledge of containerization technology, specifically Docker, including how to create and manage Docker images and containers.
• Basic awareness of microservices architecture and its benefits compared to monolithic application structures.
• A working knowledge of a programming language commonly used in web or backend development, such as Python, Java, Node.js, or Go.
• Some exposure to cloud computing concepts and public cloud providers like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Understanding of basic networking concepts and the client-server model.

Please note that while prior experience with Kubernetes is beneficial, it is not strictly required as the course is designed to introduce Kubernetes concepts and their application in native development. However, students with some familiarity with Kubernetes concepts may find it easier to grasp the more advanced topics covered in this course.

RoadMaps

Target Audience for Kubernetes Native Application Development

Koenig Solutions' Kubernetes Native Application Development course is tailored for professionals seeking expertise in modern containerized environments.

• Software Developers and Engineers
• DevOps Engineers
• Cloud Solutions Architects
• Systems Administrators transitioning to DevOps roles
• Application Developers looking to containerize legacy applications
• Microservices Developers
• Quality Assurance Engineers and Testers
• Security Professionals involved in DevSecOps
• IT Project Managers overseeing containerization projects
• Technical Leads and Architects designing cloud-native solutions
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Specialists
• Site Reliability Engineers (SREs)
• Infrastructure Engineers planning on implementing Kubernetes

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Kubernetes Native Application Development?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes

Gain proficiency in Kubernetes Native Application Development, focusing on containerized environments, lifecycle management, CI/CD integration, and application deployment strategies.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Master rapid development techniques using code mounts and automatic reloading for efficient containerized application development.
• Learn how to attach debuggers to containerized processes to troubleshoot and enhance application quality.
• Acquire skills to install and configure Kubernetes development environments tailored for container orchestration.
• Optimize container image design and understand the container lifecycle to improve runtime efficiency.
• Implement robust logging, resource management, and health checks for reliable container operations.
• Develop the ability to refactor monolithic applications into microservices and migrate existing applications from VMs to containers.
• Integrate health checks and monitoring tools like Prometheus within Kubernetes to ensure application health and performance.
• Understand the nuances of containerized continuous integration versus traditional CI, and select appropriate tooling for a CI pipeline.
• Design and implement secure access control for CI agents and integrate CI tools such as Jenkins with Kubernetes.
• Learn how to build secure, signed container images, manage application releases with Helm, and incorporate security scanning within the CI pipeline.