Carvel
Carvel is an open-source suite of tools designed for building, configuring, and deploying applications to Kubernetes. It provides a declarative and modular approach to managing Kubernetes resources, focusing on simplicity, composability, and security. Key tools in the suite include ytt for YAML templating, kbld for image building and resolution, kapp for application deployment, and vendir for dependency management.
Developers should learn Carvel when working with Kubernetes to streamline complex deployment workflows, especially in environments requiring consistent and secure application management. It is particularly useful for scenarios involving multi-environment deployments, GitOps practices, and managing large-scale Kubernetes configurations, as it reduces YAML boilerplate and enhances maintainability. Carvel's tool-based approach allows teams to adopt only the components they need, making it flexible for various use cases.