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Chapter 1: Understanding Kubernetes Basics

1. 1. Introduction to Kubernetes and Its Impact

   2. Objectives and Prerequisites

   3. Unveiling Kubernetes Fundamentals

   4. What is Kubernetes Exactly?

   5. Diving into Kubernetes Initialization

   6. Deciphering the Kubernetes Architecture

   7. Grasping Key Concepts in Kubernetes

   8. Summing it Up

Chapter 2: Making Application Design Choices

1. 9. Building the Local News Application

   10. Critical Architectural Decisions

   11. Breaking Down the Application into Subcomponents

   12. Implementing Hexagonal Architecture: A Code Structuring Guide

   13. Embarking on the Journey to Microservices through Domain-Driven Design

   14. Microservices: A Marriage Made in Heaven?

   15. Choices in Technology Stack

   16. Language, Runtimes, and Frameworks Selection

   17. Different Approaches to Packaging

   18. Deep Dive into Non-functional Requirements for Kubernetes-Native Apps

   19. Scaling: Meeting Demands Gracefully

   20. Ensuring Response Time and Availability

   21. Unmasking Security Measures

   22. Prioritizing Modularity: Separating Concerns

   23. Achieving Platform Independence from Kubernetes

Chapter 3: Development with Kubernetes

1. 24. Is One Approach Enough?

   25. Revisiting the Local News Application

   26. Embracing Kubernetes-Native Development

   27. Docker-Less Development Considerations

   28. Code Examples for Docker-Less Development

   29. Advantages to Retain

   30. Dev-to-Docker Development Considerations

   31. Code Examples for Dev-to-Docker Development

   32. Addressing Challenges

   33. Dev-to-Kubernetes (Dev-to-Ks) Development Considerations

   34. Code Examples for Dev-to-Ks Development

Chapter 4: Writing Kubernetes-­Native Applications

1. 35. The Kubernetes Downward API: Who Am I, and How Many?

   36. Accessing Information in Our Application

   37. Interaction with the Kubernetes API

   38. Delving into the RESTful Kubernetes API

   39. Leveraging Client Libraries for API Interaction

   40. Crafting Custom Kubernetes Resource Types

   41. Demystifying Custom Resource Definitions (CRD)

   42. Kubectl vs. User Interface: Making the Choice

   43. Attempt 1: Delegating Tasks to the Backend

   44. Attempt 2: Expanding the Feed-Scraper

   45. Attempt 3: Creating a Custom Controller

   46. Attempt 4: Utilizing Kubernetes Jobs

   47. Understanding Kubernetes-Native Applications

   48. Everything Is a Resource, Treat It Accordingly

   49. Harnessing Kubernetes’ Built-In Capabilities

Chapter 5: Kubernetes-Native Pipelines

1. 50. Managing Deployment Environments

   51. Development Environment

   52. Integration Environment

   53. Testing Environment

   54. Preproduction Environment

   55. Production Environment

   56. Kubernetes-Focused Deployment Environments

   57. Container Builds in Kubernetes

   58. The Synergy Between Kubernetes and Container Builds

   59. Unveiling Kubernetes Pipelines

   60. Demystifying the Pipeline Concept

   61. Why Kubernetes is Ideal for Running Pipelines

   62. The Role of Tekton

   63. Building a Pipeline for the News-Backend

   64. Balancing Generic and Specific Pipelines

   65. Introducing GitOps

   66. Adapting Pipelines for GitOps

   67. Configuring the ArgoCD GitOps Tool

   68. Executing the Full GitOps Workflow

   69. Bringing This Chapter to a Close

Chapter 6: Operations as Code with Kubernetes Operators and GitOps

1. 70. Kubernetes Operators: Automating Operations

   71. Unveiling Operators

   72. Operator Capabilities in Depth

   73. Understanding Capability Levels

   74. Crafting Your Own Operator

   75. Advanced: Operator Lifecycle Manager Management

   76. The Affection Operators Have for GitOps

   77. Wrapping Up Operations in Code and GitOps