Developing Containerized Applications with Cloud Run and Kubernetes Engine

Modern cloud development relies on containers to ensure applications run consistently across different environments. If you want to transition from local development to deploying scalable, cloud-native applications, mastering containerization is your essential next step. This text-based course guides you through the foundational concepts of containerization and shows you how to package, secure, and deploy applications on the cloud. You will gain a solid understanding of container registries, microservices architecture, and cloud-native deployment platforms without needing prior container experience. What you'll learn: - Understand the core concepts of containers, images, and microservices architecture. - Build efficient container images using multi-stage builds and lightweight base images. - Package and store your container images securely in a cloud artifact registry. - Deploy scalable, serverless applications quickly using Cloud Run. - Configure and manage containerized workloads on Kubernetes Engine. - Apply modern container security best practices, including vulnerability scanning and minimal runtime privileges. You will start with the absolute basics of containerization terminology and configuration before progressing to practical deployment strategies on Cloud Run and Kubernetes Engine. The written format allows you to study code snippets, configuration files, and architecture concepts at your own pace. This course is designed for beginner developers, system administrators, and cloud enthusiasts who want to learn containerization from scratch. No prior experience with containers or cloud deployment is required. Start reading today to build and deploy your first cloud-ready containerized application.