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Add Apple Containers and Improve Local Kubernetes Documentation

📋 Summary

Context

As a platform engineer, I want to add Apple Container support and enhance the local Kubernetes documentation so that Mac developers can access native container tooling and have better organized resources.

Type of Change

  • 📚 Documentation update
  • 🧹 Code cleanup/refactoring
  • 🛠️ Infrastructure/IaC changes

🔍 What does this PR do?

Changes Made

  • Added Apple Container as a local Kubernetes distribution option
  • Removed numbered rankings from Kubernetes distributions for neutral presentation
  • Enhanced README.md layout and organization with improved Table of Contents
  • Fixed duplicate text and broken links in README.md
  • Updated repository URLs to match current organization structure
  • Enhanced PR template with platform engineering specific guidelines
  • Upgraded devcontainer configuration for better development experience

Files Modified

  • docs/kubernetes/local/kubernetes_local.md - Added Apple Container, removed rankings, fixed link formatting
  • README.md - Enhanced structure, fixed URLs, improved navigation, added Quick Start section
  • pull_request_template.md - Comprehensive platform engineering focused template
  • .devcontainer/ - Complete overhaul with platform engineering tools (Terraform, Azure CLI, Bicep, etc.)

🧪 How can someone test this change?

Testing Instructions

  1. Documentation Changes: Review the updated Kubernetes local documentation to verify Apple Container is included and formatting is correct
  2. README Navigation: Test all links in the Table of Contents work correctly
  3. Devcontainer: Build and test the new devcontainer configuration
  4. PR Template: Use the new template for future pull requests

Demo/Screenshots

  • Kubernetes documentation now presents 6 options neutrally without ranking
  • README has improved navigation and Quick Start section for new users
  • Enhanced devcontainer with platform engineering toolset

✅ Quality Assurance

Self-Review Checklist

  • I have performed a self-review of the code/documentation before requesting review
  • I have added comments to help clarify ambiguity or reduce complexity
  • My changes follow the project's style guidelines and conventions
  • I have checked for and fixed any spelling/grammar errors

Platform Engineering Specific

  • Documentation is updated to reflect any new processes or tools
  • Changes are backward compatible or migration path is documented
  • Infrastructure changes are documented and follow IaC best practices

Testing & Validation

  • I have tested these changes locally
  • Links and markdown formatting verified
  • Devcontainer configuration tested

🔗 Related Issues/Links

Relates to: Apple Container integration for Mac developers Documentation: Apple Container GitHub

📝 Additional Notes

This PR focuses on improving developer experience by:

  • Adding Apple's native container solution for Mac users
  • Creating a more neutral, unbiased presentation of local Kubernetes options
  • Enhancing project navigation and onboarding
  • Providing comprehensive development environment setup

No breaking changes - all modifications are additive or improve existing content.