Kubernetes Operators

Kubernetes Operators are software extensions that use custom resources to manage applications and their components on Kubernetes. They follow Kubernetes principles, extending the API to automate operational tasks for complex stateful applications like databases or message queues.

Operators are designed for developers and operations teams who deploy and manage applications on Kubernetes. They simplify the deployment, scaling, and lifecycle management of applications, providing a way to encode human operational knowledge into software that can run on a Kubernetes cluster.