SShahzad Ali Ahmad·Jun 21Understanding 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 Service11 min read·shahzadahmad.dev
SShahzad Ali Ahmad·Jun 21The 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, co6 min read·shahzadahmad.dev
SShahzad Ali Ahmad·Jun 21What 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 learning6 min read·shahzadahmad.dev
SShahzad Ali Ahmad·Jun 21Kubernetes 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 was7 min read·shahzadahmad.dev
SShahzad Ali Ahmad·Jun 20How 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 appe6 min read·shahzadahmad.dev
SShahzad Ali Ahmad·Jun 20The 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 containe6 min read·shahzadahmad.dev
SShahzad Ali Ahmad·Jun 20The 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 all5 min read·shahzadahmad.dev
SShahzad Ali Ahmad·Jun 20How 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 naturally6 min read·shahzadahmad.dev
SShahzad Ali Ahmad·Jun 20CKA 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 ecosys5 min read·shahzadahmad.dev
SShahzad Ali Ahmad·Jun 20What 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 manage6 min read·shahzadahmad.dev
