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Introduction In this article, I will guide you through deploying a Golang Application to Google Kubernetes Engine ( GKE ). Previously, I wrote an article about deploying a NodeJS Application to GKE , which you can refer to for some basic information before continuing. Steps to Follow The process is quite similar to deploying a NodeJS Application and includes the following steps: Create a Golang Application Build a Docker image Push the Docker image Deploy the Docker image to GKE You will notice that when working with Kubernetes , the main difference is in the step where you build the Docker image. Depending on the application you need to deploy, there are different ways to build the Docker image . However, the common point is that once you build the Docker image , you have completed almost half of the process. This is because the subsequent steps involving Kubernetes are entirely the same. Detailed Process 1. Create a Golang Application In this step, you can either use an existin...

Introduction When you deploy an application to a production environment, various issues can cause it to stop working. These could be code bugs, database problems, or external service issues. Each problem requires a different solution. However, if you’re using Kubernetes to deploy your application and want it to automatically restart when an issue occurs, this article is for you. Prerequisites Before proceeding, ensure you have: A Kubernetes cluster set up. You can use Google Kubernetes Engine or set up a local Kubernetes cluster with Kind . Knowledge of Kubernetes , specifically how to create Deployments and Services . Kubernetes Probes In this article, I'll guide you through using three types of probes to check the status of your application: 1. Startup Probe    - As the name suggests, this probe runs when the application starts. It ensures the container has started successfully. Only after the Startup Probe succeeds do the Readiness and Liveness Probes execute. 2. Readin...

Introduction In previous articles, I've guided you through using Kubernetes (K8s) to create resources from Docker images , resulting in stateless applications. This means no data is retained during usage, and restarting resources resets the application to its initial state. If you're familiar with Docker , you might know about mounting volumes to save data externally and reattach it to a Docker container as needed. In Kubernetes , you can achieve a similar result using PersistentVolume (PV) and PersistentVolumeClaim (PVC) to build stateful applications. Using PV and PVC in Kubernetes is crucial for real-world applications because they allow your data to persist across frequent deployments and restarts. Applications often face crashes or restarts due to issues, and having persistent data ensures seamless operation. PersistentVolume (PV) : A storage resource provisioned by an administrator. It exists independently of the pod lifecycle PersistentVolumeClaim (PVC) : A reques...

Introduction to Terraform Terraform is an Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool developed by HashiCorp . It allows you to build, change, and version your infrastructure safely and efficiently. Here are some key features of Terraform : Human-Readable Configuration Files : Terraform lets you define both cloud and on-prem resources in human-readable configuration files that you can version, reuse, and share. Multi-Cloud Support : Terraform can manage infrastructure on multiple cloud platforms. Providers enable Terraform to work with virtually any platform or service with an accessible API. Lifecycle Management : The core Terraform workflow consists of three stages: Write : Define resources across multiple cloud providers and services. Plan : Terraform creates an execution plan describing what it will create, update, or destroy. Apply : On approval, Terraform performs the proposed operations in the correct order, respecting any resource dependencies. State Management : Terraform keeps track ...