Ketch, a relatively new open source project from application-as-code platform Shipa, offers a simple command-line interface that developers can use to deploy and manage applications on any Kubernetes cluster without writing YAML configuration files.
Kubernetes is the ubiquitous standard for orchestrating containerized and microservices-based applications. However, operating Kubernetes requires developers to overcome a rather steep learning curve. Running Kubernetes successfully means gaining expertise in Kubernetes concepts, objects, and how to write and manage YAML files. Ketch eliminates much of that complexity by deploying applications directly to Kubernetes clusters, rendering YAML files unnecessary and easing entry for developers.