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description: "Discussion on \"The \"Why\" of Kubernetes\". Finally understood Kubernetes by building a simple Python app with Redis. Sharing my journey, YAML breakdown, and lessons to help backend devs like me."
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# [The "Why" of Kubernetes](https://writer.mrmehta.in/the-why-of-kubernetes?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Finally understood Kubernetes by building a simple Python app with Redis. Sharing my journey, YAML breakdown, and lessons to help backend devs like me.

Jul 13, 2025 · 9 min read · writer.mrmehta.in  
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-   [#kubernetes](https://hashnode.com/tag/kubernetes)
-   [#docker](https://hashnode.com/tag/docker)
-   [#flask](https://hashnode.com/tag/flask)
-   [#redis](https://hashnode.com/tag/redis)
-   [#python](https://hashnode.com/tag/python)

## Written by

[Kartik Mehta](https://hashnode.com/@mehtaaaaaah)

@mehtaaaaaah · New Delhi, India

  
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A code-dependent life form.

## Responses 1

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[Mayank Arora](https://hashnode.com/@MrMayankArora)

[Jul 13, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-why-of-kubernetes/6873a6e22a4cc55e487b2533/comment/6873b5489287cc133410977b)

Awesome beginnings!