Mission Accomplished: Kubernetes Is Not a Monorepo. Now Our Work Begins!

This talk explores the successful decomposition of the Kubernetes monorepo into independent projects for storage, networking, and more. While this architectural shift has enabled greater innovation, it has also introduced challenges in installation, upgrades, and overall operability. The presenters, kOps maintainers, discuss how kOps has navigated these complexities by fostering collaboration among new projects and building a coherent Kubernetes ecosystem. They share their vision for component-based Kubernetes distributions and open a discussion on best practices for building and testing them, emphasizing that this requires significant organizational effort alongside technical advancements to achieve a reliable and easy Kubernetes experience.