Golden Path
Purpose: For new users, explains the recommended learning path from local development to production deployment.
Learning Journey Overview
Quick Start (Kind) → Architecture → Production Setup → Operations → Advanced Topics
15 min 1 hour 2-4 hours Ongoing As needed
Phase 1: Foundation (Day 1)
After completing the Quick Start:
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Understand the Architecture
- Read Platform Architecture
- Review Ecosystem Overview
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Explore Platform Services
- Browse the Service Catalog
- Understand Customizing Services
Phase 2: Production Readiness (Week 1)
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Plan Your Deployment
- Review Provider Comparison
- Choose your Deployment Model
- Size your cluster with Capacity & Sizing
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Set Up Infrastructure
- Follow provider-specific setup guides
- Configure Secrets Management
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Deploy Production Cluster
- Complete Infrastructure Provisioning
- Bootstrap FluxCD
Phase 3: Operations (Ongoing)
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Day-2 Operations
- Learn Kubernetes Upgrades
- Set up Backup & Restore
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Observability
- Configure Dashboards & Alerts
Phase 4: Advanced Topics (As Needed)
Role-Specific Paths
See Personas for role-specific documentation paths.