Learn OPENSHIFT-TEMPLATES with Real Code Examples

Templates are processed locally or by OpenShift API quickly

Large templates can take longer to instantiate

Batch instantiation via CLI or CI/CD pipelines improves efficiency

Minimize redundant object creation to reduce API calls

Re-use parameters for repeated deployments to save time

Use secrets instead of plaintext parameters for sensitive data

Restrict template instantiation permissions

Ensure templates do not expose internal system info

Audit template usage in projects

Version control templates for traceability

Check resource creation with `oc get all`

Inspect events for failures

Monitor instantiation logs in CI/CD pipelines

Track parameter usage across deployments

Audit template updates and versioning

Modular templates for each application or component

Consistent parameter naming conventions

Document template usage and required parameters

Validate templates using `oc process`

Store templates in Git for version control