Building Custom Kubernetes Operators in Go

Design and implement custom Kubernetes controllers and operators using Go, Controller-Runtime, and Kubebuilder.

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Jul 23
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Design and implement custom Kubernetes controllers and operators using Go, Controller-Runtime, and Kubebuilder. This DevOps & Cloud Architecture curriculum is designed to give you hands-on experience and deep conceptual understanding. Across 4 intensive modules, you'll tackle real-world challenges and build practical projects that reinforce your learning. By the end of this journey, you'll have the skills and proof of work to demonstrate your expertise.

What you'll learn

Master the core concepts of kubernetes api architecture & controller fundamentals.
Gain hands-on experience with scaffolding operators with kubebuilder.
Understand the architecture behind advanced operator patterns & webhooks.
Implement production-grade testing, packaging & olm deployment.

Prerequisites

intermediate Level

Requires basic familiarity with the tech stack.

  • Basic Go syntax & goroutines
  • Linux CLI fundamentals
  • Basic Docker containerization
Recommended Prep

Ideal for

Platform & Site Reliability Engineers

DevOps & Cloud Architecture Professionals
Tech Enthusiasts
W1

Kubernetes API Architecture & Controller Fundamentals

Master the core concepts of kubernetes api architecture & controller fundamentals.

4 videos125m
3 readings
4 topics
1 homework
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Topics

1.1
CustomResourceDefinitions (CRDs)
Writing a Kubernetes Operator in Java by Fabian Stäber
31 minutes
1.2
Controller-Runtime & Reconcile Loop
Kubernetes Operator Best Practice: Stop Infinite Reconcile Loops
38 minutes
1.3
Informers & Listers
Custom Kubernetes Controller Deep Dive -- Informers, Work Queues, and Reconciliation Explained
17 minutes
1.4
API Machinery & GroupVersionResource
Building a Software-Defined-Network Using K8s API Machinery and Controllers - Matteo Olivi
39 minutes
W2

Scaffolding Operators with Kubebuilder

Gain hands-on experience with scaffolding operators with kubebuilder.

4 videos121m
3 readings
4 topics
1 homework
Learn
W3

Advanced Operator Patterns & Webhooks

Understand the architecture behind advanced operator patterns & webhooks.

4 videos155m
3 readings
4 topics
1 homework
Learn
W4

Testing, Packaging & OLM Deployment

Implement production-grade testing, packaging & olm deployment.

4 videos115m
3 readings
4 topics
1 homework
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