Build Serverless Apps on Kubernetes with Knative

Book excerpt: Learn how to deploy and maintain high-performing, resilient serverless applications using Knative KEY FEATURES ● Understand the benefits of using Knative as the framework for your serverless applications. ● Stay up-to-date with the latest features and capabilities of Knative. ● Harness Knative's capabilities to build, deploy, and manage serverless containers. DESCRIPTION As cloud computing has become increasingly important in modern development workflows, developers have begun to look for ways to harness its full potential. Serverless architecture is one such approach, and Knative is a powerful and versatile solution for deploying and managing serverless containers. This book is a comprehensive guide to Knative serverless containers. It begins by introducing the core concepts of serverless architecture and its benefits. Then, it provides an in-depth exploration of Knative, its components, and how it fits within the broader Kubernetes ecosystem. The book demonstrates how to build, deploy, and manage serverless containers using Knative through practical examples and case studies. It covers topics such as setting up a development environment, creating custom serverless applications, integrating with other cloud-native tools and services, and best practices for monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting. Toward the end, the book delves into advanced topics such as scaling, performance optimization, and security. By the book's end, you can run serverless applications on Kubernetes using Knative. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Get familiar with the core concepts of serverless architecture, the Knative project, and its components. ● Learn how to set up a development environment for Knative. ● Learn how to build and deploy Knative Functions effortlessly. ● Build enterprise-grade apps using Knative components such as Serving and Eventing. ● Optimize the performance and scalability of your serverless applications. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR Whether you're a current or aspiring tech/IT professional, a student, or someone who wants to start or advance their career in serverless architecture, this book is for you. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Serverless and Knative in a Nutshell 2. Installation and Configuration of Knative – Part I 3. Installation and Configuration – Part II 4. Knative Functions – An Overview 5. Knative Serving 6. Knative Eventing 7. Scaling and Routing 8. Knative Best Practices