Kubernetes Patterns: Reusable Elements for Designing Cloud-Native Applications

This guide provides common reusable patterns and principles for designing and implementing cloud native applications on Kubernetes, ideal for developers and architects familiar with basic Kubernetes concepts. It covers foundational, behavioral, structural, configuration, and security patterns, with concrete code examples.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 17 March 2023
Publisher: O'Reilly Media

The evolution of microservices and containers has brought about a significant transformation in the way software is designed, built, and run. These modern architectures introduce distributed primitives that require a different approach from developers, tech leads, and architects who are accustomed to traditional methods. To address this, Bilgin Ibryam and Roland Huss have authored a comprehensive guide titled "Designing and Implementing Cloud Native Applications on Kubernetes." In this guide, they offer a collection of common reusable patterns and principles for designing and implementing cloud native applications on Kubernetes.

Each pattern is accompanied by a description of the problem it addresses and a Kubernetes-specific solution. Concrete code examples are provided to demonstrate the practicality of the patterns. This updated edition is particularly valuable for developers and architects who have a basic understanding of Kubernetes and are eager to learn how to solve common cloud native challenges using proven design patterns.

The book explores foundational patterns that cover core principles and practices for building and running container-based cloud native applications. It also delves into behavioral patterns that address finer-grained concepts such as managing container and platform interactions, organizing containers within a Pod for specific use cases, and handling application configurations in Kubernetes.

Furthermore, the book covers structural patterns that facilitate the efficient management of containers within a Pod, configuration patterns that offer insights into how application configurations can be managed effectively, and security patterns that ensure the protection of cloud native applications running on Kubernetes.

Advanced patterns are also covered, addressing more complex topics such as operators and autoscaling. These patterns provide valuable insights into the latest developments and best practices in cloud native application development on Kubernetes.

In conclusion, "Designing and Implementing Cloud Native Applications on Kubernetes" is a must-read for developers and architects who are looking to leverage the power of microservices and containers in their software development efforts. By following the patterns and principles outlined in this guide, you can build robust, scalable, and resilient cloud native applications that can thrive in today's dynamic cloud environment.

Dimension: 233 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781098131685
Edition number: 2 Revised edition