Operator Pattern - CI/CD Glossary Definition
The operator pattern packages operational knowledge for an application into a controller that watches custom resources and reconciles real state toward desired state. Operators automate upgrades, backups, and failover that a human would otherwise run.
Why it matters
Operators turn day-2 operations into declarative config. A CI pipeline can manage stateful systems (databases, runner fleets) by applying CRs and letting the operator do the work.
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