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World Congress 2021 • Jun 30, 2021

Local Development Techniques with Kubernetes

Rob Richardson

Is a clunky inner development loop slowing down your Kubernetes workflow? Discover how tools like Skaffold and Minikube automate rebuilding and syncing so you can just write code.

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#1 about 2 min

Building free software for charities through developer volunteer initiatives

How local hackathon events bring tech professionals together to deliver completed open-source projects to non-profits.

#2 about 4 min

Simplifying container management using local Docker compose configurations

How defining environments in code eliminates the cognitive load of memorizing complex container build and run commands.

#3 about 4 min

Running local clusters with Minikube for deeper system visibility

Using a batteries-included virtual environment provides shell access to bypass desktop limitations and securely inspect infrastructure internals.

#4 about 3 min

Automating application rebuilds using Skaffold during active development

Watching local file modifications enables continuous and automatic rebuilding and deployment of containerized backend applications.

#5 about 2 min

Visualizing container layer structures using the Dive inspection tool

Inspecting image layers exposes bloated base templates and unexpected files that require exclusion via targeted ignore patterns.

#6 about 5 min

Viewing local cluster health with Lazy Docker and Portainer

Graphical interfaces mitigate command-line fatigue by offering a comprehensive overview of running workloads, console logs, and resource states.

#7 about 4 min

Inspecting Kubernetes resources using the Skooner analytics dashboard

Navigating a secure cluster dashboard allows teams to quickly audit underlying nodes, active deployments, and sensitive tokens.

#8 about 9 min

Debugging running code remotely with VS Code remote containers

Attaching a code editor directly to development containers unlocks step-execution logic testing without risking local system conflicts.

#9 about 12 min

Answering audience questions on container functionality and local workflows

Discussing architectural alternatives highlights nuances around compilation toolchains, YAML configuration templating, and lightweight edge runtimes.

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Demonstrating local cloud application deployments using LocalStack emulation

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Optimizing software development for production and Kubernetes

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