Practice Using KodeKloud Labs

You can run all manifests in this repository using KodeKloud’s free Kubernetes hands-on labs, which provide a real, preconfigured Kubernetes cluster.

🔗 KodeKloud Kubernetes Labs: https://kode.wiki/kubernetes-labs

Video Tutorial

For a guided walkthrough of Kubernetes basics and lab usage, refer to this video:

https://youtu.be/XuSQU5Grv1g?si=ytzf-PvvWJ2qq2YO

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What’s Inside This Repository

The repository contains Kubernetes YAML manifests that define:

• Application components (Pods / Deployments)
• Networking using Services (ClusterIP / NodePort)
• Supporting services like databases (e.g., Redis, PostgreSQL)

Each file represents a declarative desired state that Kubernetes uses to create and manage resources.

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How to Use (Recommended Workflow)

1️⃣ Fork the Repository

Forking is recommended so you can:

• Practice safely
• Modify manifests freely
• Save your progress in your own GitHub account

2️⃣ Clone Your Fork in the Lab

git clone https://github.com/<your-username>/K8s-voting-app.git
cd K8s-voting-app

3️⃣ Apply the Manifests

kubectl apply -f .

4️⃣ Verify Resources

kubectl get pods
kubectl get services

Accessing the Application

• Use NodePort services and the node IP
• Or use port-forwarding:

kubectl port-forward svc/<service-name> 8080:80

Then open:

http://localhost:8080

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Learning Outcomes

By practicing with this repo, you will understand:

• How Kubernetes schedules and manages pods
• How services enable networking
• How declarative YAML drives application lifecycle
• How real clusters differ from local tools like Minikube

STAR THE REPO IF YOU LIKE THE WORKFLOW