Docker - Compose to Kubernetes

[Th4tM0nk3y]

As requested, I'm opening an issue to discuss the possibility of adding another deployment method - Kubernetes.

To give a quick explanation why, Kubernetes as a container orchestration tool offers a multitude of features which can improve uptime and scalability, loadbalancing, as well as a cohort of other things.

I've started working on a basic (untested) helm chart, which is essentially a collection of YAML files defining the different components for an application to run in Kubernetes, happy to share the progress if people are interested.

Another layer of complexity which can be removed when using Kubernetes is SSL Certificates as in most Kubernetes environments, running applications which are exposed to the outside, a so-called Ingress Controller is used to handle incoming traffic and SSL termination. (There is the option for mTLS within a Kubernetes Cluster, but that's an entirely different topic).

I'm happy to go into more depth on the setup if this is something you would consider. Cheers!

[Th4tM0nk3y]

The beginning of the chart can be found here: Fork - I haven't had much time and in it's current state it definitely won't run, but it's a starting point.

[JhumanJ]

Thanks @Th4tM0nk3y! We're a bit busy these days, and definitely not familiar with Kubernetes but we'll look into it!

[Th4tM0nk3y]

You're welcome, I'll try and get the helm chart to a somewhat working state, but as it is definitely a side project, might take a minute :)

Feel free to ask any clarifying questions you might have around kubernetes and helm charts

[JhumanJ]

Hey @Th4tM0nk3y thanks again for this request. We've really improved the docker setup in the past week! I don't think kubernetes really is a priority for us right now unfortunately so I'll close this, but any contribution is welcome - thanks!