Learning Together: The Kubernetes Book Club and Its Benefits

Learning about Kubernetes and the entire ecosystem of technologies surrounding it is not without challenges. In this article, we take a look at the Kubernetes Book Club, initiated by Carlos Santana. Here, we learn how it works and how anyone can participate to benefit from a community-driven learning experience.

The Path to the Kubernetes Book Club

Carlos Santana is an experienced Senior Specialist Solutions Architect at AWS with six years of production experience with Kubernetes. His journey led him through Knative to contributions to the Kubernetes Release Team. The Kubernetes Book Club originated from a casual idea during a TGIK livestream. It wasn’t just about reading a book, but about creating a learning community. This platform has established itself not only as a source of knowledge but also as a support system, especially during the challenging times of the pandemic.

How Does the Kubernetes Book Club Work?

The concept of the Kubernetes Book Club is simple: Members collectively choose books based on their interests and needs. This especially helps beginners understand complex concepts. There are two weekly series, one for the EMEA time zone and one for the USA, each led by an organizer. Book selection takes place via Slack, where hosts for discussions are also organized.

Currently, the Kubernetes Book Club is already on its 17th book. The secret to maintaining the club’s activity and engagement lies in two key factors:

1. Regularity: The club maintains a consistent schedule and only cancels meetings for significant events like holidays or KubeCon events. This regularity fosters member engagement.

2. Interactivity: Sessions are enlivened by interactive elements like pop-up quizzes. These not only help test members’ understanding but also make the content more entertaining and tangible.

Practical Application and Benefits

Participating in the Kubernetes Book Club not only offers the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge about Kubernetes but also the chance to connect and network with like-minded individuals. Whether you’re a newcomer or an experienced developer, the club’s community atmosphere supports everyone in their learning.

At ayedo, we are excited to be active partners in the Kubernetes community and support initiatives like these that promote knowledge sharing and facilitate learning. Become part of this dedicated community and take your Kubernetes skills to the next level!

Source: Kubernetes Blog