Explore a zero-cost solution for end-to-end modernization and automation in Kubernetes development. Learn how to streamline the onboarding process for applications to Kubernetes, automate DevOps pipelines, and implement monitoring, logging, and alerting systems. Discover gopaddle lite, a free add-on for microk8s that simplifies containerization, image building, and application deployment to local environments. Master the setup of CI/CD pipelines in minutes, monitor applications effectively, and configure notifications for cluster and application events. This 35-minute CNCF conference talk by Gayathri R and Kishore Sampathkumar offers practical insights to significantly reduce development time and complexity in Kubernetes environments.