Bootiful Kubernetes Operators - Automating Infrastructure with Spring Boot

Explore the world of Kubernetes automation in this conference talk by Tiffany Jernigan and Josh Long from VMware. Learn how to extend and automate Kubernetes using Spring Boot and Spring Native-powered custom operators, eliminating the need for extensive YAML configurations. Discover the power of composability through abstractions like operators, controllers, and custom resource definitions. Dive into live coding demonstrations that showcase the creation of custom controllers, reconcilers, and shared index informers. Gain insights into building efficient infrastructure automation, from primitive controllers to custom objects and applications. Understand how to leverage Spring Boot to create GraalVM native images running in Docker containers, simplifying Kubernetes extension. Perfect for developers and DevOps professionals looking to streamline their Kubernetes workflows and enhance infrastructure management capabilities.