How to read kubernetes docs

Kubernetes.io website structure is designed for easy navigation and meant to be intuitive in word and expectation.

If you are a Kubernetes user, it is fruitful to spend time understanding structure and get familiar with the documentation style. By repeatedly, referring to the documentation you would progressively learn the complex Kubernetes concepts, synatx, technical terms, careful points and uses.

Website structure

First have an understanding of the kubernetes.io website structure. https://kubernetes.io/docs/home/

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Kubernetes home page

Page structure

At page kubernetes.io/docs/concepts/architecture/nodes pay attention to the following marked elements.

Elements are marked for emphasis

Side navigation

Navigation

There are options to the Usage Documentation, Concept underlying the Kubernetes architecture, tutorials, and Reference for the API specification.

Hands-on Tutorials

Interactive tutorials - https://kubernetes.io/docs/tutorials/kubernetes-basics/create-cluster/cluster-interactive/

Interactive cluster environment

Video

Resources

Theses resources can also be referred in conjunction with the main kubernetes.io docs for better context and comprehension.

1. Tip sheat - https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/kubectl/cheatsheet/
2. Managed Kubernetes by Google Cloud docs - https://cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine/docs/deploy-app-cluster
3. Amazon EKS resources - https://docs.aws.amazon.com/eks/latest/userguide/what-is-eks.html