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# [The Biggest Lessons I Learned From CKAD](https://shahzadahmad.dev/the-biggest-lessons-i-learned-from-ckad?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

When I first started preparing for the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) exam, I assumed it would simply be a lighter version of the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA). After all

Jun 20 · 5 min read · shahzadahmad.dev  
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Senior DevOps Engineer with 9+ years of experience across networking, infrastructure, cloud operations, and DevOps. I write about Kubernetes, CNCF certifications, cloud-native technologies, platform engineering, automation, and lessons learned from real-world projects. Currently documenting my journey toward becoming a Kubestronaut while sharing practical insights, study strategies, and hands-on experiences with the Kubernetes ecosystem.

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