Source Code Integration Options

Recommended

External Source Code

external_source_code + Kaniko

Complexity:
  • In-cluster Kaniko builds
  • GitOps workflow integration
  • Automatic secret injection
  • Build triggers on push
Best For

Teams with Git repos + Dockerfile, want full CI/CD automation

Pre-Built Images

image_base

Complexity:
  • Use existing CI pipeline
  • Deployment automation only
  • ConfigMaps & Secrets mgmt
  • Auto-scaling configuration
Best For

Existing CI/CD pipeline, need deployment + operations only

Stacktic Templates

Pre-configured source

Complexity:
  • Production-ready templates
  • API scaffolding included
  • Database integrations ready
  • Complete build + deploy
Best For

New projects, opinionated starting point with zero setup

Feature Comparison

Feature External Source Pre-Built Images Templates
Automated Builds ✓ In-cluster Kaniko ✗ Use your CI ✓ In-cluster Kaniko
GitOps Workflow ✓ Full integration ✓ Deployment only ✓ Full integration
Requires Dockerfile ✓ Yes ✗ No ✗ Included
Keep Custom CI ✗ Uses Stacktic ✓ Keep existing ✗ Uses Stacktic
Setup Time 5-10 minutes 2-5 minutes 1-2 minutes