Unraveling Kubernetes KPT: The Next-Level Configuration Management

Modern software deployment involves managing configurations for applications, infrastructure, and services, especially in cloud-native environments. Kubernetes, a prominent orchestrator, presents its own set of configuration management challenges. This is where <code>kpt</code>— a toolkit for Kubernetes-native packaging— steps in. But what exactly is kpt, and why should we care? Let's dive deep. <h1>1. What is KPT?</h1> KPT stands for Kubernetes Package Tool. It’s an open-source tool aimed at improving the process of configuring and customizing Kubernetes resources. Originating from Google, kpt brings the idea of a package manager, much like npm for Node.js, or pip for Python, but specifically for Kubernetes manifests. The primary focus of kpt is on the end-to-end workflows involving Kubernetes configs: <a href="https://medium.com/gitops-essentials/unraveling-kubernetes-kpt-the-next-level-configuration-management-d8e98cbae13b">Click Here</a>