Welcome to Kubernetes Myths

Kubernetes Myths is a deep dive into the most common misconceptions surrounding Kubernetes. Kubernetes Myths is a living, developer-focused resource that clears up common misconceptions about how Kubernetes really works.

Born out of real-world experience, production incidents, and deep dives into Kubernetes source code, this site aims to bridge the gap between what people assume and how things actually work.

Whether you're a beginner trying to grasp Kubernetes fundamentals or a seasoned engineer looking to refine your expertise, this book challenges what you "think" you know. Each myth is dissected with a backstory, technical analysis, and a step-by-step validation—so you don’t just read, you prove it yourself.

Who Should Read This Book?

This book is for:

• Platform Engineers & DevOps Practitioners building scalable Kubernetes infrastructure.

• Developers who want to understand Kubernetes beyond just kubectl apply.

• SREs & Architects designing secure and resilient cloud-native systems.

• Anyone who has hit unexpected Kubernetes behavior and wondered why.

Even if you consider yourself an expert, this book will challenge some of your assumptions. Some of these myths might surprise you.

How This Book is Structured

Each chapter follows a structured approach:

• Myth – The common misconception.

• Why This Myth Exists – How and why misinformation spreads.

• Reality – What actually happens in Kubernetes.

• Experiment & Validate – Real-world evidence to show reality

• Key Takeaways – A quick recap of the core lessons.