--- title: "#golden-kubestronaut articles | Hashnode" description: "Explore 11 articles tagged #golden-kubestronaut on Hashnode. Tutorials, guides, and how-tos from the community." url: "https://hashnode.com/tag/golden-kubestronaut" --- Tag # #golden-kubestronaut 11 posts · 0 followers [Shahzad Ali Ahmad](https://hashnode.com/@shahzadahmad) · [Jun 21](https://hashnode.com/posts/understanding-the-kubernetes-control-plane-like-a-devops-engineer/6a377f2309db0a42cfbab0f2) ### [Understanding the Kubernetes Control Plane Like a DevOps Engineer](https://shahzadahmad.dev/understanding-the-kubernetes-control-plane-like-a-devops-engineer?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Kubernetes 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 Service 11 min read · [shahzadahmad.dev](https://shahzadahmad.dev/understanding-the-kubernetes-control-plane-like-a-devops-engineer?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Shahzad Ali Ahmad](https://hashnode.com/@shahzadahmad) · [Jun 21](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-life-of-a-request-inside-kubernetes/6a377a7fb04aa9318bb9a6f1) ### [The Life of a Request Inside Kubernetes](https://shahzadahmad.dev/the-life-of-a-request-inside-kubernetes?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) One 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, co 6 min read · [shahzadahmad.dev](https://shahzadahmad.dev/the-life-of-a-request-inside-kubernetes?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Shahzad Ali Ahmad](https://hashnode.com/@shahzadahmad) · [Jun 21](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-happens-when-a-pod-crashes/6a3749f907780baa3a0ca103) ### [What Happens When a Pod Crashes?](https://shahzadahmad.dev/what-happens-when-a-pod-crashes?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) 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 learning 6 min read · [shahzadahmad.dev](https://shahzadahmad.dev/what-happens-when-a-pod-crashes?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Shahzad Ali Ahmad](https://hashnode.com/@shahzadahmad) · [Jun 21](https://hashnode.com/posts/kubernetes-health-checks-explained-liveness-readiness-and-startup-probes/6a3741acfdfd9f1802f54db8) ### [Kubernetes Health Checks Explained: Liveness, Readiness, and Startup Probes](https://shahzadahmad.dev/kubernetes-health-checks-explained-liveness-readiness-and-startup-probes?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) When 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 was 7 min read · [shahzadahmad.dev](https://shahzadahmad.dev/kubernetes-health-checks-explained-liveness-readiness-and-startup-probes?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Shahzad Ali Ahmad](https://hashnode.com/@shahzadahmad) · [Jun 20](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-applications-actually-run-on-kubernetes/6a35f414e6c75eeb17913fe9) ### [How Applications Actually Run on Kubernetes](https://shahzadahmad.dev/how-applications-actually-run-on-kubernetes?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Most 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 appe 6 min read · [shahzadahmad.dev](https://shahzadahmad.dev/how-applications-actually-run-on-kubernetes?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Shahzad Ali Ahmad](https://hashnode.com/@shahzadahmad) · [Jun 20](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-kubernetes-features-developers-should-know/6a35f5c781929a9bccc3e6d4) ### [The Kubernetes Features Developers Should Know](https://shahzadahmad.dev/the-kubernetes-features-developers-should-know?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Moving 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 containe 6 min read · [shahzadahmad.dev](https://shahzadahmad.dev/the-kubernetes-features-developers-should-know?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Shahzad Ali Ahmad](https://hashnode.com/@shahzadahmad) · [Jun 20](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-biggest-lessons-i-learned-from-ckad/6a35ef29c4f27f38906fb534) ### [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 5 min read · [shahzadahmad.dev](https://shahzadahmad.dev/the-biggest-lessons-i-learned-from-ckad?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Shahzad Ali Ahmad](https://hashnode.com/@shahzadahmad) · [Jun 20](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-passing-ckad-changed-the-way-i-think-about-kubernetes-applications/6a35edca607dee07e5b31a59) ### [How Passing CKAD Changed the Way I Think About Kubernetes Applications](https://shahzadahmad.dev/how-passing-ckad-changed-the-way-i-think-about-kubernetes-applications?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) When 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 6 min read · [shahzadahmad.dev](https://shahzadahmad.dev/how-passing-ckad-changed-the-way-i-think-about-kubernetes-applications?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Shahzad Ali Ahmad](https://hashnode.com/@shahzadahmad) · [Jun 20](https://hashnode.com/posts/cka-vs-ckad-which-kubernetes-certification-should-you-take-first/6a35ebe3bc68ac72a44f18bf) ### [CKA vs CKAD: Which Kubernetes Certification Should You Take First?](https://shahzadahmad.dev/cka-vs-ckad-which-kubernetes-certification-should-you-take-first?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) 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 ecosys 5 min read · [shahzadahmad.dev](https://shahzadahmad.dev/cka-vs-ckad-which-kubernetes-certification-should-you-take-first?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Shahzad Ali Ahmad](https://hashnode.com/@shahzadahmad) · [Jun 20](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-ckad-taught-me-that-cka-didn-t/6a35ea1db623e6cb716dbab9) ### [What CKAD Taught Me That CKA Didn’t](https://shahzadahmad.dev/what-ckad-taught-me-that-cka-didn-t?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) When 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 6 min read · [shahzadahmad.dev](https://shahzadahmad.dev/what-ckad-taught-me-that-cka-didn-t?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)