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Kiddie Resources

Illustrated explanations are generally superior in information density to "chapter book" style explanations. Visuals allow a tutorial to speak at a high level without losing beginners.

Such materials are often designed for kids. I was pointed to Phippy when I asked a question on HN. I intend to be on the look out for more such sources.


https://www.cncf.io/phippy/
https://www.cncf.io/the-childrens-illustrated-guide-to-kubernetes/


I love this in part because I actually took some Greek in college. Kubernetes is just a Greek word meaning captain. It is also linguistically related to governor, a term used both politically and in engineering.

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