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Deploy a React app to Kubernetes using Docker

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Carlos Mucuho
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This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on deploying a React application to Kubernetes using Docker, minikube, and kubectl. It begins by explaining the fundamental roles of each tool: Docker for containerizing the React app, Kubernetes for managing and automating the deployment of these containers, minikube for running a local Kubernetes cluster, and kubectl for managing cluster resources. The tutorial walks through the steps of creating a React application, containerizing it using Docker, and pushing the Docker image to Docker Hub. It then details the process of setting up a local Kubernetes cluster with minikube, configuring it, and deploying the dockerized application by creating a deployment and a load balancer service. The tutorial concludes with instructions on scaling the application by adjusting the number of pods running the React application, emphasizing the use of Kubernetes for efficient management and scaling of containerized applications.