Mastering Kubernetes: Dive into Kubernetes and learn how to create and operate world-class cloud-native systems Paperback – 16 Jun. 2023

If you're looking to get the hang of Kubernetes, whether you're starting out or need a solid refresh, "Mastering Kubernetes, Fourth Edition" is your go-to. This book really breaks things down from the get-go, taking you from basic setups to the big leagues of deploying and securing your setups at scale.What I love about this book is how it covers everything you need without making it feel like a chore. It's packed with clear explanations and real-world tips that actually make sense. The chapters on scaling and securing your deployments are gold—they dive deep into what you need to know to keep things running smoothly and securely.Compared to other Kubernetes guides, this one's special because it's super reader-friendly. It doesn't matter if you're a newbie or a pro; the book's layout and the way it's written just click. You're not just reading—you're learning and applying, which is awesome.So, yeah, whether you're looking to start your Kubernetes journey or brush up on the latest, this book's got you covered. It’s straightforward, informative, and honestly, just makes mastering Kubernetes a lot less daunting.

Having dabbled in Kubernetes, this book reaffirmed the basics while clearly explaining the more advanced topics for me.

Kubernetes isn't a trivial topic, the book breaks down the main concepts and provides really useful ways you can run a small deployment in your home, such as on your laptop. You can also obtain a PDF version to keep with you in digital form and also join the authors on discord using the QR codes inside (however, not tried either - but a nice touch).I absolutely loved that security appears in an early chapter (4); sadly, kubernetes makes it all to easy to do things that aren't secure. The book addresses some of the main concerns, and security is a complex subject so you can't expect it to be comprehensive but its nice to see this is addressed early on but it's not a security deep dive.Kubernetes is heavily dependant on describing configuration and Kubernetes then goes to work. This makes static document books difficult. YAML in books doesn't read too well and no one really wants to be turning pages trying to understand what the Yaml is saying when its split over multiple pages where spacing is important. The book handles this well, sadly, unavoidable to an extent - a problem related to the topic rather than the authors capabilities but I feel its handled reasonably well.It's not the cheapest book out there, however, combined with the digital elements I don't think its bad value. Technology moves at such a quick pace, I think we need that digital copy to help support smaller updates.No book can teach you everything, but it's a great resource that I'm sure I'll be referencing for a while.