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Setting Up: kubectl & a Local Cluster

Install kubectl, set up a local Kubernetes cluster with kind or minikube, and verify everything is working.

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This lesson covers local development setup:

  • Installing kubectl on macOS, Linux, and Windows
  • Setting up a local cluster with kind (Kubernetes in Docker) — recommended for development
  • Alternative: minikube setup and comparison with kind
  • Understanding kubeconfig and contexts
  • Essential kubectl commands to get started
  • Tab completion and useful aliases

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