Setting up Gitea on Kubernetes from scratch

I set up Gitea on Kubernetes with only the documentation, a dream, and existential suffering.

High Level Topics Covered

• Setting up Gitea, a self-hosted Git service, on a Kubernetes cluster
• Using Helm, a package manager for Kubernetes, to simplify the deployment process
• Troubleshooting common issues that arise during the setup process
• Configuring and managing persistent storage for Gitea
• Integrating Gitea with other services, such as Tigris and S3

Interesting Lessons Learned

• Helm can be a useful tool for simplifying Kubernetes deployments, but it can also introduce complexity and potential security risks.
• Persistent storage is essential for ensuring that data is preserved across pod restarts.
• Careful configuration of Gitea's storage settings is important to avoid potential errors and data loss.
• Integrating Gitea with other services can enhance its functionality and make it a more powerful tool for managing Git repositories.
• It is important to thoroughly test and troubleshoot any changes made to a Kubernetes deployment to ensure that it is functioning properly.