Explore how to enhance Kubernetes Operators using Kustomize in this lightning talk by Moritz Wanzenböck from LINBIT. Discover the challenges faced by Operator developers when automating cloud-native application deployments in Kubernetes, including setting up workload resources like Deployments and StatefulSets. Learn how incorporating Kustomize into Operators can simplify development while providing users with extensive customization options. Gain insights into meeting specific user requirements for deployed workloads, such as node restrictions, additional configurations, and sidecar containers. Understand how this approach facilitates quick iteration during feature development and allows for a full range of customization options for Operator users.