Hey everyone! I'm gearing up to tackle Kubernetes the Hard Way (you can check it out at https://github.com/kelseyhightower/kubernetes-the-hard-way) and I'm curious if anyone here has tried it. I'd love to hear about your experiences, especially how you set it up—did you go local or cloud? I'm leaning towards local, but I'm worried my Asus S15 OLED might not have enough power. If you've succeeded with either approach, your advice would be super helpful! Also, do you think it's still worth pursuing this method in 2025 to really grasp Kubernetes, or are there better resources available now?
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I haven't tried it myself, but I've read a ton of blogs from folks who have. According to the prerequisites on the GitHub page, you should be able to figure out if your setup has the right RAM and CPU. Just check those requirements closely!
It really depends on what you want to achieve. Going through it will definitely teach you a lot, but I wouldn't suggest it as your first step. You'll learn tons about how everything works behind the scenes, but ultimately, you might end up using kubeadm or a managed solution to create clusters anyway. I recommend checking out CKA training materials—they're more theory-driven and practical than just manually installing everything to build a cluster.
Yeah, I agree! Kubernetes Hard Way is detailed and can get you that expert level, but honestly, I wouldn’t recommend diving into it for a couple more years if you’re just starting.
Totally get how overwhelming K8s can be! I found using abstraction layers made a huge difference for me. ClawCloud Run is a great choice—its simple CLI makes daily tasks easier, while still allowing you to dive into raw `kubectl` when needed. They also have a simplified guide for K8s that was super helpful for my team. If your local setup isn't cutting it, going cloud might be the way to go. And yes, even in 2025, diving in this way is super valuable! Good luck!
K8s complexity was a real struggle for me too until I started using abstraction layers. ClawCloud Run has this great balance—easy CLI for normal tasks and raw kubectl access when needed. Their K8s guide really helped our team out!