[https://kubernetes.io/docs/concepts/overview/what-is-kubernetes/ Kubernetes] is an open source system for managing containerized applications across multiple hosts. It provides basic mechanisms for deployment, maintenance, and scaling of applications.
[[File:Container_evolution.svg|right|thumb|500px|Container evolution|link=https://kubernetes.io/docs/concepts/overview/what-is-kubernetes/]]
It's important to note right up front, before you dive into Kubernetes, that [https://minikube.sigs.k8s.io/docs/ minikube] is the tool for ''local'' Kubernetes. <code>minikube</code> quickly sets up a local Kubernetes cluster on macOS, Linux, and Windows. We proudly focus on helping application developers and new Kubernetes users.
== Kubernetes Components ==