This week on Screaming in the Cloud, Corey Quinn is joined by Kat Cosgrove, Lead Open Source Advocate for Dell Technologies. Kat catches Corey up to speed on the newest version of Kubernetes that Kat was the release lead for. The two discuss its unconventional name: Uwubernetes, what goes into creating and implementing a new version of the world’s second biggest open-source project, and which of Kat’s changes will be her legacy to Kubernetes. Kat also shares how she handles running a team that essentially works for free and what her Kubernetes role will be moving forward.

Show Highlights:

00:00 - Introduction and Welcome

00:28 - Meet Kat Cosgrove

01:46 - Kubernetes Release Management Insights

02:43 - Naming the Kubernetes Release: Uwubernetes

06:19 - Roles and Responsibilities in Kubernetes Releases

11:18 - Enhancements and Deadlines in Kubernetes Releases

14:22 - Kubernetes Incentive to Upgrade & Support Policies

18:26 - Running Old Versions of Kubernetes

20:17 - Challenges with Using Outdated Software Versions

22:15 - Best Practices for Version Releases

24:36 - Release Team Cycles

26:00 - Kat’s Release Legacy

31:58 - Kat’s Responsibilities Post-Release

33:04 - Future Plans and Contact Information

About Kat Cosgrove
Kat is a Lead Open Source Advocate at Dell focused on the growth and nurturing of open source through authentic contribution. In particular, her specialties are approachable 101-level content and deep dives on the history of technology, with a focus on DevOps and cloud native. She was the Kubernetes Release Lead for 1.30 Uwubernetes, and currently serves as both a Release Team subproject owner and SIG Docs tech lead.

When she’s not at a conference, she spends her time playing video games, watching horror movies, or reading science fiction, but her current hyperfixation is film photography. She lives in Scotland with her cat, Espresso, who is the real brains behind the operation and actually ghostwriting all of her tweets.

Links Referenced
Kubernetes: https://kubernetes.io/
Kat Cosgrove on Twitter: https://x.com/Dixie3Flatline
Kat Cosgrove on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katcosgrove/
Email Kat: [email protected] 

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