From Containers to Kubernetes with Node.js

Learn how to build a full-stack application using Node.js and MongoDB, manage it with Docker and Docker Compose, and deploy it on a Kubernetes cluster.

Introduction

This book is designed to introduce you to using containers and Kubernetes for full-stack development. You'll learn how to develop a full-stack application using Node.js and MongoDB and how to manage them — first with Docker, then with Docker Compose, and finally with Kubernetes.

Highlights

• Build a Node.js application using Docker for development
• Integrate a NoSQL database into your Node.js application using MongoDB
• Manage your development environment with Docker Compose
• Migrate your Docker Compose workflow to Kubernetes
• Scale your Node.js and MongoDB application using Helm and Kubernetes
• Secure your containerized Node.js application using Nginx, Let's Encrypt, and Docker Compose

Recommendation

This book is suitable for developers who want to learn how to transition from using containers to managing their applications with Kubernetes, with a focus on using Node.js and MongoDB. It provides a comprehensive guide to the entire process, from building a containerized application to deploying it on a Kubernetes cluster.