Learn KUBELESS with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 25, 2025
Architecture
Functions defined as Kubernetes Custom Resources
Controllers manage deployment, scaling, and routing
Triggers listen to events and invoke functions
Ingress or service routes HTTP requests to functions
Pods execute functions in containerized environments
Rendering Model
Function code packaged in container image
Function deployed as Kubernetes custom resource
Triggers listen for events
Kubernetes schedules function pods
Output sent to response or downstream services
Architectural Patterns
Serverless functions deployed as pods
Event-driven architecture
Kubernetes custom resource-based management
Ingress routing for HTTP triggers
Integration with Kubernetes services and ConfigMaps
Real World Architectures
Event-driven REST APIs on Kubernetes
Background jobs for data processing
IoT data ingestion pipelines
Serverless microservices architecture
Integration with Kafka/NATS for messaging
Design Principles
Kubernetes-native serverless functions
Event-driven and scalable
Lightweight and simple architecture
Multiple runtime support
Declarative deployment with YAML manifests
Scalability Guide
Leverage Kubernetes HPA for auto-scaling
Split functions into small single-purpose units
Use external storage for state persistence
Monitor metrics for performance bottlenecks
Optimize container images for faster cold starts
Migration Guide
Move functions from cloud provider to Kubeless by containerizing code
Define triggers in YAML for Kubernetes
Adapt runtime dependencies to supported runtimes
Configure secrets and ConfigMaps for environment variables
Test triggers and function execution in cluster