This article explains how to construct a Kubernetes platform that puts applications first by using the Open Application Model (OAM), covering the required architectural layers, core concepts such as Components, Traits, ApplicationConfiguration, Definition objects, and the practical benefits for platform engineers.
The article examines Heroku’s early success with the Twelve‑Factor App, its powerful but costly and closed‑source PaaS features, the rise of Kubernetes as an open, white‑box alternative, and how the Open Application Model (OAM) aims to bridge the gap for modern cloud‑native development.
The Open Application Model (OAM) is a cloud‑native standard that separates application definition from infrastructure, enabling developers and operators to work independently, simplifying deployment, improving portability, and offering a smartphone‑like experience for managing cloud applications across diverse environments.
This article explains how the Open Application Model (OAM), announced by Alibaba Cloud and Microsoft, aims to simplify cloud‑native application delivery by providing a standardized, declarative model that separates application description from operational traits, addressing the complexity of cloud app management.
