Minikube....

Minikube is a lightweight tool that allows you to run a single-node Kubernetes cluster locally on your machine. It is commonly used for learning, development, and testing purposes because it provides an easy way to experiment with Kubernetes without requiring a full-scale cluster setup.

Key Features of Minikube:

1. Local Kubernetes Cluster: It runs Kubernetes in a virtual machine or container, allowing you to use Kubernetes commands (kubectl) to interact with the cluster.

2. Supports Multiple Platforms: Works on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
   Customizable Cluster Configurations: You can specify the number of CPUs, memory, and Kubernetes versions during setup.

3. Integrated Add-ons: Minikube includes useful add-ons such as:
   Ingress: To manage external access to services.
   Dashboard: A user-friendly interface to interact with Kubernetes resources.

4. Storage: Persistent storage for your workloads.
   Metrics Server: For monitoring resource usage in the cluster.

5. Container Runtime Options: Supports different runtimes like Docker, containerd, and CRI-O.

6. LoadBalancer Emulation: Simulates LoadBalancer services in environments that don't natively support them (e.g., your local machine).

start the minikube with - 'minikube start'