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Kubernetes Operator SDK Development Guide: Building Production-Ready Custom Controllers

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Kubernetes Operators extend the platform’s capabilities by encoding operational knowledge into software. This comprehensive guide covers building production-ready operators using the Operator SDK, from initial design through deployment and lifecycle management.

Custom Resource Definitions Best Practices: Building Production-Ready Kubernetes Extensions

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) extend the Kubernetes API to manage application-specific resources with the same rigor as built-in Kubernetes objects. When properly designed, CRDs enable declarative management of complex applications and infrastructure. This comprehensive guide explores enterprise-ready patterns for creating robust, maintainable, and scalable CRDs.

Who is Norman and Why Does He Do So Much Work?

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:26:00 -0500

Rancher’s Norman is a key component of the Rancher ecosystem. It not only facilitates API interactions between Rancher and Kubernetes but also powers the internal operations of Rancher server pods, ensuring consistency and reliability across multiple deployments.

Norman GitHub Repository