Before diving headfirst into this exciting project, make sure you have the following tools and knowledge in your developer arsenal!
This project relies heavily on containers and Kubernetes for deployment and orchestration. You'll need a few essential tools:
- Docker: The engine that powers our containers! You'll use Docker to build and push images of our application.
- Kubernetes CLI (kubectl): Your command-line interface for interacting with Kubernetes clusters. Think of it as your Kubernetes control panel.
- kubectx and kubens: These handy tools make it a breeze to switch between different Kubernetes contexts and namespaces.
I've got you covered if you need help getting these set up. Head over to my previous blog post, Your Guide to Installing Docker and Kubernetes Tools, for a step-by-step installation guide.
We'll be deploying to a local Kubernetes cluster for this project. If you haven't already, head over to my previous blog post on Creating a KinD Cluster where I walk you through setting up a cluster with one control-plane node and two worker nodes.
A GitHub account is crucial for accessing the project's source code, contributing to its development, and understanding version control and CI/CD practices.
New to the world of GitHub? Fear not! My earlier post on Creating a GitHub Account for Open Source will guide you through the process.
While not mandatory, a basic understanding of Kubernetes concepts will be highly beneficial. I highly recommend checking out my free Kubernetes Crash Course. This course, packed with hands-on labs, will equip you with the essential Kubernetes knowledge needed to thrive in this project.
The project revolves around an e-commerce application. You can find the source code and database scripts in the kodekloudhub/learning-app-ecommerce repository on GitHub. Take some time to explore the application structure, code, and database schemas.
With these prerequisites in check, you'll be well-prepared to embark on this exciting project. Let's build something amazing together!