Background

Simplified Deployment: With built-in tools like Source-to-Image (S2I) and support for alternative build tools such as Project Shipwright, OpenShift allows developers to quickly and securely build container images directly from source code—even in environments without a Docker daemon.

Consistent Environments: Kubernetes ensures that applications run the same way across development, testing, and production environments.

Parameterized Environments: ConfigMaps and Secrets allow developers to externalize environment-specific configurations—such as database URLs, feature flags, or credentials—without changing application code, enabling easier reuse and better separation of concerns.

Self-Service Access: Developers can create, deploy, and manage applications independently through OpenShift’s CLI, web console, and developer-friendly APIs.

Built-in CI/CD Support: OpenShift Pipelines (based on Tekton) help automate build, test, and deploy workflows directly within the platform.

Scalability: Kubernetes’ orchestration engine automatically handles load balancing and scaling, allowing applications to grow with demand.

Integrated Monitoring and Logging: Developers get visibility into application performance and logs through OpenShift’s built-in tools, making debugging and optimization easier.

Security and Policy Management: OpenShift enforces security best practices by default, including role-based access control (RBAC), policy, and secure default settings.