Hey everyone! I'm planning to tackle Kubernetes the Hard Way (check it out [here](https://github.com/kelseyhightower/kubernetes-the-hard-way)) and I'm wondering if anyone has experience with it. I'd love to hear about how you set it up, whether locally or in the cloud. I initially hoped to run it locally, but I'm worried that my ASUS S15 OLED might not meet the hardware requirements. If you've successfully done it either way, your insights would be super helpful! Also, do you think diving deep into Kubernetes this way is still worth it in 2025, or are there better resources out there now?
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Hey! I totally understand the struggle with Kubernetes' complexity. It can be a headache. I found that using abstraction layers really helped. Have you looked into things like ClawCloud Run? It has a simple CLI for daily tasks and lets you use raw `kubectl` when needed. They even offer a simplified K8s guide that helped my team a lot. If your local setup isn’t cutting it, a cloud option might be smoother. And yeah, even in 2025, this deep understanding of K8s is definitely valuable. Good luck!
It really depends on what you want to achieve. Completing this can be a great experience, but I don't think it's the best first step for learning. You'll gain a ton of insight into what's going on under the hood, but most people end up using kubeadm or managed solutions to build clusters afterward. I suggest checking out CKA training materials instead; those are more theory and practice-focused rather than just steps to set up a cluster.
Totally agree! K8s can be overwhelming at first, but simplifying things with abstraction layers helped me a lot. Having a clear guide really makes a difference!