Simplenetes – I replaced Kubernetes with 17k lines of shell script

In plain words

Simplenetes is a container orchestration tool built as a 17,000-line shell script alternative to Kubernetes. It handles container deployment and management tasks for developers who prefer a simpler, more lightweight approach. The project targets teams seeking reduced complexity compared to traditional orchestration platforms while maintaining core functionality for running containerized applications.

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