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Kubernetes Operator Development

Write a Kubernetes operator in Go that manages a custom resource. Advanced K8s + Go skills proof.

GoKubebuilder or Operator SDKKubernetes

About this project

Operators are how serious infrastructure is automated on Kubernetes. This project teaches the controller pattern: define a CRD, write the reconciliation loop, handle errors, and ship the operator as a Helm chart. Pick a real use case — automating backups, managing certificates, scaling a custom workload.

Why build this in 2026?

Operator development is a high-leverage specialty for senior DevOps and platform engineers.

What you'll ship

  • GitHub repo with the operator
Helm chart for installation
Documentation

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Skills you'll practice

gokubernetesdocker