CloudNative Learning Path

This article is a resource guide to learn Kubernetes. Below are some basic learning methods:

Reading Method

• Get an overall understanding, then dive deeper
• Be patient and read more code

Stage-based Method

1. First, understand the concepts, architecture, core resource objects, design principles, and development history of Kubernetes.
2. Start using Kubernetes, create your own resources such as Pods, Deployments, Jobs, etc. Develop some components based on Kubernetes, such as implementing a Controller to monitor the creation and deletion of Pods.
3. Start reading the source code to understand the underlying implementation. This process will provide a deeper understanding of Kubernetes. For example, what is the process of creating a Pod, how is the Kubernetes GC mechanism implemented, and how is Namespace deletion achieved after deleting all resources.
4. Further deepen your understanding of Kubernetes in troubleshooting.

Book recommendations

• "The Go Programming Language" (recommended for those with a foundation in other languages and Go)
• "Kubernetes in Action" (a perfect book with excellent explanations by an expert)
• "Kubernetes Programming"
• "Kubernetes Source Code Analysis" (not recommended, too many copies and too little valuable content)
• "The First Docker Book"
• "Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective/Modern Operating Systems"
• "Docker Containers and Container Clouds"
• "Kubernetes: Up and Running" (proficient use and scenario coverage)
• "Docker Development Guide"