Taming the Traffic: Select... Spencer Hance, Arko Dasgupta, Christine Kim, Kate Osborn & Mike Morris
Spencer Hance, Arko Dasgupta, Christine Kim, Kate Osborn, Mike Morris
KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025 · Session
This panel discussion, "Taming the Traffic: Selecting the Perfect Gateway API Implementation for You," addresses a critical challenge faced by organizations adopting Kubernetes: navigating the rapidly expanding ecosystem of **Gateway API** implementations. With nearly 30 implementations available today, choosing the right one can be daunting. The panel, composed of maintainers and contributors from leading companies deeply involved in the Gateway API (Enro, Isovalent/Cilium, Microsoft/Istio, Google/GKE, Tetrate/Envoy Gateway), aims not to declare a single "best" solution, but rather to provide a comprehensive framework and context for users to make informed decisions tailored to their specific needs.
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This panel cuts through the noise of the Kubernetes Gateway API ecosystem, providing an indispensable framework for selecting and operating implementations. With deep technical insight from the API's maintainers and contributors, it offers clear, actionable guidance on feature evaluation, data plane differentiators, day-2 operations, and critical defensive implications. It's a foundational talk for anyone serious about modern Kubernetes traffic management, offering rare insider signal on the API's evolution and future direction.