Deploy Flask App on Kubernetes

How do I deploy my Flask app?

You can deploy your Flask app by containerizing it with Docker and then deploying the Docker image to a cloud platform like AWS, Google Cloud, or Heroku.

How do I deploy an application on Kubernetes?

To deploy an application on Kubernetes, create a Kubernetes deployment manifest specifying container image, ports, and replicas, then apply it using kubectl apply -f deployment.yaml.

How do I automatically deploy to Kubernetes?

You can automatically deploy to Kubernetes using CI/CD pipelines with tools like GitLab CI or Jenkins, where you define deployment configurations and triggers for updates to your container images.

What is the local host of Flask?

The localhost of Flask is typically 127.0.0.1 or localhost, which refers to the loopback interface of the local machine. It’s the default address where Flask applications run locally.

How do I run a Flask app in terminal?

You can run a Flask app in terminal by setting the FLASK_APP environment variable to the name of your Flask application file (e.g., app.py) and then executing flask run.

A lightweight Python framework providing simplicity and flexibility in development, Flask can be utilized to create web applications. In contrast, Kubernetes is an effective framework for container orchestration that facilitates the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. While Kubernetes makes sure these apps function perfectly by managing resources and processing traffic efficiently, Flask allows you to construct web pages and handle requests. When taken together, they provide an effective combination that streamlines and improves reliability for developing, launching, and managing web applications at scale. By referring to this blog you will get clear knowledge about deploying the flask app in Kubernetes.