Apache OpenServerless
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Overview
An open-source serverless platform built on Kubernetes and Apache OpenWhisk designed to simplify serverless computing across multi-cloud environments.
Key Features
Turnkey deployment of serverless execution on any Kubernetes cluster.
Integrated API gateway, cron scheduling, and web asset hosting.
Polyglot runtime support (Node.js, Python, Java, Go, Rust, PHP).
Developer CLI (
ops) for rapid scaffolding and deployment.
Use Cases
Building on-premises serverless application platforms and event-driven automation.
Getting Started
Install `ops` CLI, run `ops setup` on your Kubernetes cluster, and deploy functions.
Recent Updates
Entered Apache incubation with streamlined deployments on lightweight Kubernetes (K3s/KinD).
Did You Know?
Apache OpenServerless is widely utilized across the cloud native and open source ecosystem.