Are you a Java developer making the first steps with cloud based technologies? Is learning Kubernetes the hard way a bit too... hard? Worry not! In this session, we'll go over the fundamentals of k8s to make your journey into using it simpler and more enjoyable. In a true Java fashion we'll start with a Factory... kidding! with a test-driven exploration of what k8s is, its concepts and capabilities and learn why it's such a powerful tool. We'll write tests that spin real k8s clusters with Testcontainers, explore what happens inside, break the assumptions, and truly get that first hands-on experience that'll make you both confident and a bit dangerous at working with this 10-letter staple of the clouds. PS. there will be yaml, but as little as possible, pinky promise!