Kubernetes Basics
Learning essential components of Kubernetes
In this article, we will have a look at the main components of Kubernetes and their usage through a simple example.
Scope of this article
This article does not attempt to give advanced instructions on how to use Kubernetes. Instead, it is designed to provide basic concepts and instructions for developers who want to play around with Kubernetes in their local environment and to get an overall picture of Kubernetes through practice.
Pre-requisites
In order to execute Kubernetes on your local machine, the Kubernetes option needs to be enabled in the Docker Desktop. (If you haven’t installed the Docker Desktop, go to the download page and install it.)
Go to the Docker Desktop
> Preferences
> Kubernetes
and enable the option:
Kubernetes Architecture
The key idea behind Kubernetes is to keep your application in the desired state by continuously comparing the actual state with the desired state.