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Simplifying Kubernetes Resource Management!

Introduction to KRO

Sanjit Mohanty
8 min readFeb 26, 2025

In the ever-evolving landscape of container orchestration, Kubernetes has emerged as a leading platform for managing complex applications. However, managing Kubernetes resources can be daunting due to the complexity of configurations & dependencies.

To address this challenge, KRO (Kube Resource Orchestrator), an open-source tool was designed which simplifies the management of Kubernetes resources by creating reusable APIs for deploying multiple resources as a single unit.

KRO allows developers to define custom Kubernetes APIs using simple configurations, making it easier to manage complex deployments. By leveraging KRO, teams can focus on building applications rather than managing the operational burden of Kubernetes resources.

A Simple Workflow: Deploying a Web Application

Here’s a simple example to illustrate how KRO does this magic —

Let’s say you want to deploy a simple web application that includes —

  • A Deployment: A Kubernetes Deployment for the web server.

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Sanjit Mohanty
Sanjit Mohanty

Written by Sanjit Mohanty

Engineering Manager, Broadcom | Views expressed on my blogs are solely mine; not that of present/past employers. Support my work https://ko-fi.com/sanjitmohanty

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