From b24742e8496f541bb266ebc381e67822f4f6a502 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kaiwalya Koparkar Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2023 19:30:00 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] docs: removed markdown bold for the headings Signed-off-by: Kaiwalya Koparkar --- README.md | 20 ++++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 3c6b712..2dd6bc5 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ _The path ahead_ 9. Get certified for cloud native technologies 10. Find a job after graduation -## 1. **Why** +## 1. Why? Students joining the cloud native community are setting themselves up for an interesting and potentially lucrative career path. If you don’t know what cloud native computing is, check out these resources. @@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ Students joining the cloud native community are setting themselves up for an int - [Cloud Native Glossary](https://github.com/cncf/glossary) -## 2. **Attend [KubeCon + CloudNativeCon](http://kubecon.io/) and [Kubernetes Community Days](https://github.com/cncf/kubernetes-community-days)** +## 2. Attend [KubeCon + CloudNativeCon](http://kubecon.io/) and [Kubernetes Community Days](https://github.com/cncf/kubernetes-community-days) Students can apply to attend KubeCon + CloudNativeCon and be a part of the largest open source conference in the world. Any student can have a free virtual ticket. You can find the application for [North America](https://events.linuxfoundation.org/kubecon-cloudnativecon-north-america/attend/scholarships/) and [Europe](https://events.linuxfoundation.org/kubecon-cloudnativecon-europe/attend/scholarships/). In addition, students can also apply for a diversity or need based scholarship to attend in person. The conference is held three times a year throughout North America, Europe, and China. Look out for the student track for each one. @@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ Closer to home, [Kubernetes Community Days](https://community.cncf.io/kubernetes An opportunity for students to participate in the KubeCon + CloudNativeCon student track is available, allowing them to submit their Call for Proposals (CFP) and share their valuable experiences. As a student, sharing insights and tips can help fellow students excel, making this a great chance to contribute to the community. -## 3. **Free Training courses** +## 3. Free Training courses The Linux Foundation has many [free training courses](https://www.edx.org/school/linuxfoundationx) to help prepare you for your journey through cloud native. A few recommended courses are: @@ -72,11 +72,11 @@ The Linux Foundation has many [free training courses](https://www.edx.org/school - [Introduction to Service Mesh with Linkerd](https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-to-service-mesh-with-linkerd) -## 4. **Start contributing to open source projects** +## 4. Start contributing to open source projects Contributing to open source has many benefits from boosting career prospects to making new friends. CNCF has 100s of projects that you can contribute to and there are many places to get started. Good resources are the [Kubernetes contributor site](https://k8s.dev/) and the [CNCF contributor site](https://contribute.cncf.io/). Documentation, contributor experience, and project onboarding are all great places to get started. If English is not your first language, translation is always needed too! -## 5. **Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate Certification** +## 5. Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate Certification Kuberentes and Cloud Native Associate Certification is a multiple-choice certification exam testing entry-level knowledge and skills in Kubernetes and the wider cloud native ecosystem. This exam is intended to demonstrate this knowledge, including how to deploy an application using basic kubectl commands, the architecture of Kubernetes (containers, pods, nodes, clusters), understanding the cloud native landscape and projects (storage, networking, GitOps, service mesh), and understanding the principles of cloud native security. CNCF developed the KCNA to help bring more entry-level talent, like student, into the cloud native community. @@ -84,15 +84,15 @@ Kuberentes and Cloud Native Associate Certification is a multiple-choice certifi - [Sign up today!](https://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/kubernetes-cloud-native-associate/) -## 6. **Creating a local community and joining the global student community** +## 6. Creating a local community and joining the global student community Students can create local chapters on [Cloud Native Community Groups](https://community.cncf.io/) to help organize their local group. You can apply to host a group [here](https://github.com/cncf/communitygroups#how-to-apply) and CNCF has many [best practices](https://github.com/cncf/communitygroups/blob/main/best_practices.md) that you can follow. It is also important to reach out to and work with other student groups in your area like the computer science club or tech companies campus ambassador programs, like [Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors](https://studentambassadors.microsoft.com/) or [Github Campus Experts](https://education.github.com/experts). Many communities working together makes them all stronger. You can also join the [global student community](https://community.cncf.io/cloud-native-students/) and leverage their community and events for students in your area. Check out the [program ideas](program-ideas.md) for examples of what to do with your local community. -## 7. **Paid mentorship programs** +## 7. Paid mentorship programs CNCF participates in a variety of paid mentoring programs to encourage students to consider open source as a career path. CNCF is a great place to spend a semester learning, coding, participating, contributing, and getting paid. You can learn more about which applications are currently open by visiting the [mentoring repo](https://github.com/cncf/mentoring). -## 8. **[In depth training courses](https://training.linuxfoundation.org/)** +## 8. [In depth training courses](https://training.linuxfoundation.org/) Once students have gotten their feet wet with cloud native technologies, CNCF also provides a variety of more in depth training courses including: @@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ Once students have gotten their feet wet with cloud native technologies, CNCF al - [Introduction to Kubernetes on Edge](https://training.linuxfoundation.org/training/introduction-to-kubernetes-on-edge-with-k3s-lfs156x/) -## 9. **Getting Certified** +## 9. Getting Certified CNCF has three different certifications for people who want to show their experience working with cloud native technologies. These certifications can even lead to [job opportunities after graduation](https://www.cncf.io/blog/2020/12/03/success-story-kubernetes-certifications-help-recent-graduate-stand-out-from-the-crowd-and-quickly-obtain-an-engineering-job/). They are: @@ -125,7 +125,7 @@ CNCF has three different certifications for people who want to show their experi - [Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist](https://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/certified-kubernetes-security-specialist/) -## 10. **Finding a job** +## 10. Finding a job CNCF has [hundreds of members](https://www.cncf.io/about/members/) many of whom are looking to hire people with experience in cloud native technologies. CNCF also has a [job board](https://jobs.cncf.io/) of companies currently hiring.