Cloud Native Buildpacks for the Absolute Beginners - Hands-on.

Format:

Video

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (163 minutes)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : PACKT Publishing, 2025.

Language Note:

In English.

System Details:

video file

Summary:

<b>Unlock the power of Cloud Native Buildpacks with this in-depth course covering container image fundamentals, Pack CLI, custom buildpack creation, and Kubernetes integration using kpack.</b><h4>Key Features</h4><ul><li>Comprehensive introduction to container images and Buildpack fundamentals</li><li>Multi-OS Pack CLI installation and command demonstrations</li><li>Hands-on building of container images for Python, Node.js, and Java apps</li></ul><h4>Book Description</h4>This course begins by establishing a strong foundation in container images and the role of Buildpacks in modern application deployment. Early modules provide clarity on what Buildpacks are, their key features, and essential terminology, ensuring learners build a solid conceptual understanding. With clear demonstrations, users will navigate official documentation and essential tools like the Pack CLI, tailored for multiple operating systems. Progressing through practical applications, the course dives into building container images for popular languages including Python, Node.js, and Java. These demonstrations highlight how Buildpacks streamline complex workflows like integrating databases and managing build lifecycles. The hands-on approach ensures learners not only understand theoretical concepts but also gain real-world skills. Advanced sections focus on empowering users to create their own Buildpacks and Builders, with step-by-step guidance on customization and Procfile usage. The course culminates with an exploration of kpack, a Kubernetes-native Buildpack tool, showcasing environment setup, cluster configuration, and image publishing workflows. Throughout, learners are supported with detailed walkthroughs, preparing them to deploy cloud-native applications efficiently and confidently.<h4>What you will learn</h4><ul><li>Understand container image concepts and Buildpack architecture</li><li>Execute Pack CLI commands across different operating systems</li><li>Build and deploy container images for various programming languages</li><li>Create custom Buildpacks and Builders tailored to specific needs</li><li>Configure Procfiles to manage application processes in Buildpacks</li><li>Set up Kubernetes environments to utilize kpack for continuous image builds</li></ul><h4>Who this book is for</h4>This course is designed for software developers, DevOps engineers, and cloud architects seeking to optimize container image building and deployment processes. Basic familiarity with containerization concepts (e.g., Docker), command-line tools, and cloud-native principles will help learners maximize the course benefits. Prior experience with Kubernetes is advantageous but not mandatory.

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