Crossplane
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Crossplane is a CNCF-graduated open-source framework that extends Kubernetes into a universal control plane — letting platform teams compose APIs for infrastructure, applications, and policies declaratively.
Pros
- +Built on proven Kubernetes foundation with CNCF graduation
- +Extensible framework for custom platforms
Cons
- -Requires Kubernetes expertise and infra knowledge
- -Steep learning curve for composition design
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