Containerization and orchestration are rapidly gaining traction, with the global container market projected to surpass $5 billion by 2026, highlighting a shift from virtual machines (VMs) to platforms like Kubernetes. Companies such as Papa John's leverage tools like Kong Gateway to facilitate connectivity and manage transitions from VMs to Kubernetes, using the Kong Ingress Controller for enhanced API management and security. A tutorial demonstrates this transition process by containerizing a Python Flask application and deploying it on Kubernetes using tools like Docker and Minikube. The guide outlines steps for creating a Dockerfile, building a Docker image, and setting up a local Kubernetes environment with Minikube. It further explores deploying the Kong Ingress Controller to manage ingress security, providing a comprehensive introduction to making applications Kubernetes-native. The process emphasizes the utility of Kong in simplifying management and improving reliability, with the tutorial serving as a practical guide for those transitioning to containerization and Kubernetes orchestration.