Tekton
Tekton is an open-source, Kubernetes-native framework for building continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. It provides a set of Kubernetes Custom Resources (CRDs) to define pipeline components like tasks, pipelines, and triggers, enabling declarative and scalable automation of software delivery workflows. It is designed to be cloud-agnostic, extensible, and integrates seamlessly with Kubernetes ecosystems.
Developers should learn Tekton when building or managing CI/CD pipelines in Kubernetes environments, as it offers a standardized, portable way to automate builds, tests, and deployments across multiple clouds. It is particularly useful for teams adopting GitOps practices, needing reusable pipeline components, or requiring flexibility to integrate with various tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or cloud services. Use cases include automating application deployments, running tests in isolated containers, and orchestrating complex multi-stage workflows.