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Compose to Kubernetes Workshop

A hands-on workshop for developers transitioning from Docker Compose to Kubernetes. Designed for developers familiar with docker-compose.yml, this workshop provides a practical path to understanding Kubernetes fundamentals and advanced operations.

Workshop Overview
Duration 8 hours total (two 4-hour sessions)
Format Instructor-led with hands-on labs
Prerequisites Docker Compose experience, basic terminal usage

Getting Started

  1. Clone the repository and open it in VS Code
  2. Click Reopen in Container when prompted
  3. All tools are pre-installed and ready

Workshop Content

  • Part 1: Kubernetes Fundamentals — Pods, Deployments, Services, ConfigMaps, Secrets, Storage, Namespaces, and a final 3-tier application lab
  • Part 2: Advanced Topics — Ingress, Helm, GitOps with Flux, Monitoring, Advanced Deployment Strategies, Autoscaling, Security, and Multi-Cluster

What's Included

  • Complete workshop materials with theory, examples, and hands-on labs
  • Presentation slides for Part 1 and Part 2
  • Workshop environment with all tools pre-installed (kubectl, kind, k9s, Helm, Flux)
  • Kind cluster configurations (simple, multi-node, HA)
  • Lab exercises with step-by-step solutions
  • Cheatsheets: kubectl, k9s, and compose-to-k8s mapping

Learning Approach

Each section follows the same pattern:

  • Docker Compose → Kubernetes mapping to anchor new concepts
  • Live demonstration of the concept
  • Hands-on lab to practice (~45% of total workshop time)
  • Real-world examples using public container images