Learn all skills needed to be a Certified Kubernetes professional. Want to become a Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)? If you're looking to take your Kubernetes skills to the next level, then you need this book. This comprehensive and easy-to-read guide is perfect for aspiring Kubernetes developers and seasoned professionals alike. It covers everything you need to know to confidently prepare for and pass the CKAD certification exam. It starts with the basics of Kubernetes, Docker, and Minikube, and then progresses to more advanced topics such as deployment strategies, pod design, networking, security, monitoring, volume, probes and more. It even includes two full scale mock exams to help you practice for the real CKAD exam. By the end of the book, you will have the knowledge and skills you need to excel in deploying and managing containerized applications in Kubernetes environments and should feel confident to appear for the CKAD exam. In th Chapter 1, we will learn how software development and deployment have changed over the years and also do a deep dive and try to understand the world of Cloud native technologies, Container, Docker and Kubernetes. We will also learn how to set up your Minikube. Minikube is a tool that allows you to run a single-node Kubernetes cluster locally on your own machine.