Extending Kubernetes via Custom Resource Definition (CRD) and Operator

Description

This project demonstrates Kubernetes extensibility using Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) and a Python-based Operator. It automates the full lifecycle of custom app resources including deployment, scaling, and status management.

Tools and Technologies

• Kubernetes
• CRDs (Custom Resource Definitions)
• Operators
• Python
• Docker
• YAML
• kubectl

Project Walk-through

Define the Custom Resource (CRD)


Deploy Custom Resources


Create RBAC for Operator


Deploy the Operator using a Kubernetes Deployment


Update the Deployed Custom Resource (scaling, patching) and Verified the Operator Auto-Updates