Creating a custom template

In most cases, developers use the predefined OpenShift templates that come with the OpenShift installation; however, at times they don't suit a particular case, so a customized template has to be developed. In this section, we will provide you with an overview of how to create your own template.

Developing YAML/JSON template definitions

If you are familiar with the template layout, you might want to develop a template from scratch, using a standard YAML or JSON-based file. This method will allow you to create a clean template, without any runtime data.

Some of OpenShift's features may speed up the process of template development. For example, oc explain allows you to explore the syntax...