Local Development
Set up Orchestr8 for local development and testing.
Overview
Orchestr8 supports local development with:
- kind (Kubernetes in Docker)
- minikube for VM-based clusters
- Docker Desktop with Kubernetes enabled
- k3s for lightweight deployments
Supported Local Platforms
| Platform | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| kind | ✅ Recommended | Fast, lightweight |
| minikube | ✅ Supported | VM-based, feature-rich |
| Docker Desktop | ✅ Supported | Easy setup on Windows/Mac |
| k3s | ✅ Supported | Minimal resource usage |
Features
- 🚀 Fast Setup - Get running in minutes
- 🔄 Hot Reload - Quick iteration cycles
- 🛠️ Development Tools - Port forwarding, debugging
- 📦 Local Storage - Persistent volumes for development
Next Steps
- Setup Guide - Detailed local deployment instructions (Coming Soon)
- Development Workflow - Best practices for local dev (Coming Soon)
- Troubleshooting - Common local setup issues (Coming Soon)