Special Session – YAML for Kubernetes

In this special week 5 session, we focus on understanding and writing core Kubernetes YAML manifests that are used in real-world clusters. The session is designed to bridge the gap between Kubernetes concepts and day-to-day practical work.

What we’ll cover:

• Kubernetes YAML structure and best practices

• Writing and understanding Deployment manifests

• Creating and using Service definitions

• Introduction to Ingress configuration

• Managing configuration and secrets with ConfigMap and Secret

• Common YAML mistakes and how to avoid them

This session is suitable for:

• Beginners starting with Kubernetes

• Engineers who understand Kubernetes concepts but want to become more hands-on

• Anyone looking to improve their confidence in reading and writing Kubernetes YAML