SShahzad Ali AhmadJun 21 · 11 min readUnderstanding the Kubernetes Control Plane Like a DevOps EngineerKubernetes Control Plane explained in a practical way for engineers who manage real-world clusters. Introduction When I first started learning Kubernetes, I could create Pods, Deployments, and Serviceshahzadahmad.dev
SShahzad Ali AhmadJun 21 · 6 min readThe Life of a Request Inside KubernetesOne of the most common questions developers ask when they start working with Kubernetes is: “What actually happens when a user sends a request to my application?” We deploy Pods, create Services, coshahzadahmad.dev
SShahzad Ali AhmadJun 21 · 7 min readKubernetes Health Checks Explained: Liveness, Readiness, and Startup ProbesWhen I first started learning Kubernetes, I thought that if a Pod showed a Running status, everything was working correctly. The application was running.The container hadn’t crashed.The deployment wasshahzadahmad.dev
SShahzad Ali AhmadJun 21 · 6 min readWhat Happens When a Pod Crashes?Most developers know that Kubernetes can automatically restart failed applications. But have you ever wondered what actually happens behind the scenes when a Pod crashes? When I first started learningshahzadahmad.dev
SShahzad Ali AhmadJun 20 · 6 min readHow Applications Actually Run on KubernetesMost people start learning Kubernetes by creating Pods, Deployments, and Services. kubectl create deployment nginx --image=nginx The Pod becomes Running, the Service gets created, and everything appeshahzadahmad.dev
SShahzad Ali AhmadJun 20 · 6 min readThe Kubernetes Features Developers Should KnowMoving Beyond “kubectl apply” and Understanding What Makes Applications Production-Ready When I first started working with Kubernetes, I thought my responsibility as a developer ended once my containeshahzadahmad.dev
SShahzad Ali AhmadJun 20 · 5 min readThe Biggest Lessons I Learned From CKADWhen 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 allshahzadahmad.dev
SShahzad Ali AhmadJun 20 · 6 min readHow Passing CKAD Changed the Way I Think About Kubernetes ApplicationsWhen I first started learning Kubernetes, my focus was almost entirely on infrastructure. I wanted to understand: Pods Services Networking Storage Scheduling Cluster operations This naturally shahzadahmad.dev
SShahzad Ali AhmadJun 20 · 5 min readCKA vs CKAD: Which Kubernetes Certification Should You Take First?One of the most common questions I receive from Kubernetes learners is: “Should I start with CKA or CKAD?” It’s a fair question. Both certifications are highly respected within the Kubernetes ecosysshahzadahmad.dev
SShahzad Ali AhmadJun 20 · 6 min readWhat CKAD Taught Me That CKA Didn’tWhen I started my Kubernetes certification journey, my first goal was clear: Pass the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam. The CKA taught me how Kubernetes works. It taught me how to manage shahzadahmad.dev
