Kubernetes orchestration and operator patterns
Kubernetes orchestration and operator patterns Kubernetes helps with scheduling, scaling, and healing, but many apps need more than generic resources. Operator patterns bring domain knowledge to lifecycle tasks like upgrades, backups, and complex maintenance. They turn a running system into a living creature that can be managed by Kubernetes itself. An operator is built around a Custom Resource Definition (CRD) and a controller. The CRD lets you declare a new kind of resource, and the controller watches those resources to make the real world match the desired state described in the spec. This separation keeps day‑to‑day apps simple while giving operators full control over their lifecycle. ...