awesome-kubernetes/v2-docs/kustomize.md

# Kustomize

!!! info "Architectural Context"
    Detailed reference for Kustomize in the context of Hardened Infrastructure.

  - [kustomize.io 🌟](https://kustomize.io)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [kubernetes.io: Introducing kustomize; Template-free Configuration Customization for Kubernetes](https://kubernetes.io/blog/2018/05/29/introducing-kustomize-template-free-configuration-customization-for-kubernetes)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [Declarative Management of Kubernetes Objects Using Kustomize](https://kubernetes.io/docs/tasks/manage-kubernetes-objects/kustomization)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [Kubestack Gitops Framework](https://github.com/kbst/terraform-kubestack)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [3 ways to customize off-the-shelf Helm charts with Kustomize - Kubernetes](https://tech.aabouzaid.com/2020/09/3-ways-to-customize-off-the-shelf-helm-charts-with-kustomize-kubernetes.html)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [blog.stack-labs.com: Kustomize - The right way to do templating in Kubernetes](https://blog.stack-labs.com/code/kustomize-101)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [opensource.com: Modify your Kubernetes manifests with Kustomize](https://opensource.com/article/21/6/kustomize-kubernetes)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [dev.to: Introduction to Kustomize - How to customize Kubernetes objects kubernetes](https://dev.to/katiatalhi/introduction-to-kustomize-how-to-customize-kubernetes-objects-3e08)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [mirantis.com: Kustomize Tutorial: Creating a Kubernetes app out of multiple pieces](https://www.mirantis.com/blog/introduction-to-kustomize-part-1-creating-a-kubernetes-app-out-of-multiple-pieces)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [codefresh.io: Applied GitOps with Kustomize](https://octopus.com/blog/applied-gitops-with-kustomize)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [tech.aabouzaid.com: Set OpenAPI patch strategy for Kubernetes Custom Resources - Kustomize](https://tech.aabouzaid.com/2022/11/set-openapi-patch-strategy-for-kubernetes-custom-resources-kustomize.html)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [harness.io: Comparing Helm vs Kustomize](https://www.harness.io/blog/helm-vs-kustomize)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [github.com/kostis-codefresh: How to Model Your Gitops Environments with kustomize 🌟](https://github.com/kostis-codefresh/gitops-environment-promotion)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [dev.to: Kubernetes Kustomize Tutorial: A Beginner-Friendly Developer Guide!](https://dev.to/pavanbelagatti/kubernetes-kustomize-tutorial-a-beginner-friendly-developer-guide-322n)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [devopscube.com/kustomize-tutorial: Kustomize Tutorial: Comprehensive Guide For Beginners 🌟](https://devopscube.com/kustomize-tutorial)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [techiescamp.com: Kubernetes Kustomize Crash Course](https://courses.devopscube.com/l/products)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [itnext.io: Generating, transforming, and patching Kubernetes configuration with Kustomize](https://itnext.io/generating-transforming-and-patching-kubernetes-configuration-with-kustomize-fb7b02476a1b)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [Secretize 🌟](https://github.com/bbl/secretize)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [itnext.io: Helm Is Not Enough, You Also Need Kustomize](https://itnext.io/helm-is-not-enough-you-also-need-kustomize-82bae896816e)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [chrisns/k8s-opa-boilerplate](https://github.com/chrisns/k8s-opa-boilerplate)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>

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