Experimenting with Gateway API using kind

This document will guide you through setting up a local experimental environment with Gateway API on kind . This setup is designed for learning and testing. It helps you understand Gateway API concepts without production complexity. Caution: This is an experimentation learning setup, and should not be used for production. The components used on this document are not suited for production usage. Once you're ready to deploy Gateway API in a production environment, select an implementation that suits your needs. Overview In this guide, you will: Set up a local Kubernetes cluster using kind (Kubernetes in Docker) Deploy cloud-provider-kind , which provides both LoadBalancer Services and a Gateway API controller Create a Gateway and HTTPRoute to route traffic to a demo application Test your Gateway API configuration locally This setup is ideal for learning, development, and experimentation with Gateway API concepts. Prerequisites Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed on