15 Options To Build A Kubernetes Playground (with Pros and Cons)

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  • k8s-conformance

    🧪CNCF K8s Conformance Working Group

  • Supports all features of Kubernetes: Clusters created with kubeadm are fully functional and pass all the Kubernetes Conformance tests.

  • kind

    Kubernetes IN Docker - local clusters for testing Kubernetes

  • Kind: is a tool for running local Kubernetes clusters using Docker container "nodes." It was primarily designed for testing Kubernetes itself but can also be used for local development or continuous integration.

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  • k3s

    Lightweight Kubernetes

  • K3S: is a lightweight distribution of Kubernetes that is designed for resource-constrained environments. It is an excellent option for running Kubernetes on a virtual machine or cloud server.

  • k3d

    Little helper to run CNCF's k3s in Docker

  • K3D: is a lightweight distribution of Kubernetes designed for resource-constrained environments. It is an excellent option for running Kubernetes on virtual machines or cloud servers.

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