> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://notes.kodekloud.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Project Status Meeting 3
> This lesson provides an update on project health, recent optimizations, deployment preparation, and introduces Kubernetes fundamentals.
In this lesson, you’ll get a comprehensive update on our project’s health and next steps. We’ll cover:
* Recent optimizations in our CI/CD pipeline
* Performance gains after refactoring container responsibilities
* Preparation for deployment and an introduction to Kubernetes fundamentals
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## 1. Recap of Recent Improvements
By isolating job containers (e.g., background workers) from service containers (e.g., web servers), we dramatically reduced database contention and improved overall throughput. Key metrics:
| Metric | Before Refactoring | After Refactoring |
| ------------------------ | ------------------ | ----------------- |
| Average Job Completion | 45 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Database CPU Utilization | 85% | 50% |
Separating container responsibilities lets you scale each component independently, reduces resource contention, and improves fault isolation.
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## 2. Preparing for Deployment
Alice and her team are finalizing the deployment checklist. Essential items include:
1. Specifying container images with version tags
2. Managing environment variables and secrets
3. Validating service discovery and network policies
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## 3. Kubernetes Fundamentals
Let’s explore the core Kubernetes resources you’ll use:
| Resource Type | Purpose | Example CLI Command |
| ------------- | -------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- |
| Pod | Smallest deployable unit | `kubectl run nginx --image=nginx` |
| Deployment | Manages replicated Pods | `kubectl create deployment webapp --image=myapp:1.0` |
| Service | Provides stable network endpoint | `kubectl expose deployment webapp --port=80` |
Ensure `kubectl` is installed and pointed at a cluster. New to Kubernetes? Start with [Kubernetes Basics](https://kubernetes.io/docs/concepts/overview/what-is-kubernetes/).
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## 4. What’s Next?
* Review and customize our deployment manifest templates
* Set up namespaces and RBAC policies
* Deploy your first application to the cluster
Let’s get started!
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## Links and References
* [Kubernetes Documentation](https://kubernetes.io/docs/)
* [Docker Best Practices](https://docs.docker.com/develop/dev-best-practices/)
* [CI/CD with Jenkins](https://www.jenkins.io/doc/)