Minikube offers a streamlined process for setting up a single-node Kubernetes cluster on a local machine, facilitating rapid development and testing for Java applications. This blog post provides a step-by-step guide to utilizing Minikube, including starting a cluster, running a Couchbase service, deploying a Java application, and accessing the Kubernetes Dashboard. Minikube's CLI tool supports various commands to manage the cluster, such as starting, stopping, and obtaining cluster information. The post demonstrates the deployment of a Couchbase service and a Java (Spring Boot) application, with detailed configurations available on GitHub. Minikube's capabilities are enhanced by the integration of Kubernetes' tools and services, offering a robust environment for Kubernetes resource management.