Working with Kubernetes means understanding more than just having an App or an API that we want to deploy. A manifest is a specification that Kubernetes uses that is expressed in JSON or YAML that defines a desired state for an object that Kubernetes will maintain when you apply it. Understanding how to define and configure the various parts of a manifest, as well as which objects do we need is crucial to success with orchestration. In this session we’ll dive into the core things you need to know to help you navigate your Kubernetes adventure.