Kubernetes apiVersion & kind Explained | YAML Manifest Tutorial for Beginners

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🎯 Master Kubernetes Object Identification with apiVersion and kind! Learn the two most fundamental fields in every Kubernetes manifest file. This beginner-friendly tutorial breaks down apiVersion and kind, explaining how they work together to identify Kubernetes resources. 📚 What You'll Learn: ✅ What is apiVersion and why it matters ✅ Understanding API groups and versions structure ✅ Common apiVersion examples (v1, apps/v1, batch/v1) ✅ What is kind and its purpose ✅ Popular kind values (Pod, Deployment, Service, ConfigMap) ✅ How apiVersion and kind work together ✅ API version stability levels (alpha, beta, stable) ✅ Complete manifest examples with best practices 💡 Perfect for Kubernetes beginners learning YAML configuration files and manifest structure. Whether you're preparing for CKA, CKAD certification or just starting your container orchestration journey, understanding these fields is essential! 🚀 Part of the Kubernetes YAML Series - Subscribe for more tutorials on container orchestration, DevOps, and cloud-native technologies! #Kubernetes #KubernetesTutorial #YAML #DevOps #ContainerOrchestration #CloudNative #K8s #KubernetesForBeginners #apiVersion #KubernetesManifest #Docker #CKA #CKAD #CloudComputing #DevOpsTutorial Chapters: 00:00 - apiVersion and kind: Kubernetes Object Identification 00:27 - What is apiVersion? 01:01 - apiVersion Structure 01:35 - Common apiVersion Examples 02:11 - What is kind? 02:41 - Common kind Values 03:16 - How They Work Together 03:49 - API Version Stability Levels 04:28 - Complete Manifest Example 05:05 - Key Takeaways 05:40 - Outro 🔗 Stay Connected: ▶️ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thecodelucky 📱 Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecodelucky 📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/codeluckyfb 🌐 Website: https://codelucky.com ⭐ Support us by Liking, Subscribing, and Sharing! 💬 Drop your questions in the comments below 🔔 Hit the notification bell to never miss an update #CodeLucky