Using Kubernetes Ingress on OpenShift: How Routes Are Generated and When to Use Each
OpenShift supports both its native Route resources and Kubernetes Ingress. While Ingress objects are automatically translated into Routes by the OpenShift Router, this approach comes with caveats. In this article we break down how the translation works, how annotations can tune behavior, and when you should prefer Routes directly to unlock advanced features like weighted backends, wildcard hosts, or special TLS modes.