Alibaba Cloud Native
Alibaba Cloud Native
Jun 24, 2020 · Cloud Native

Why OAM Is the Next Step for Cloud‑Native Application Delivery on Kubernetes

The article explains how the Open Application Model (OAM) addresses the missing "application" concept in Kubernetes by providing a standardized, role‑based model for defining, configuring, and delivering cloud‑native applications, and describes the joint Alibaba‑Microsoft‑Crossplane implementation, its runtime library, and the growing community ecosystem.

Alibaba CloudApplication ModelCrossplane
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Why OAM Is the Next Step for Cloud‑Native Application Delivery on Kubernetes
Alibaba Cloud Native
Alibaba Cloud Native
Mar 25, 2020 · Cloud Native

How OAM Simplifies Kubernetes API Complexity for Cloud‑Native DevOps

This article explains how the Open Application Model (OAM) addresses the inherent complexity of the Kubernetes API by introducing an application‑centric resource model, separating developer and operator concerns, and providing a portable application abstraction that enables more efficient cloud‑native DevOps workflows.

Application ModelDevOpsKubernetes
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How OAM Simplifies Kubernetes API Complexity for Cloud‑Native DevOps