KubeCon + CloudNativeCon 2024 Day One
KubeCon + CloudNativeCon is one of the largest conferences focused on Kubernetes (K8s) and cloud-native technologies. Hosted by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), it brings together developers, end-users, and contributors from the cloud-native ecosystem to collaborate, share knowledge, and advance the state of cloud-native computing.
The conference typically features a wide range of presentations, workshops, panels, and networking opportunities covering various aspects of Kubernetes, containerization, microservices, serverless computing, observability, CI/CD, security, and more. It serves as a platform for discussing best practices, emerging trends, and the latest innovations in cloud-native technologies.
KubeCon + CloudNativeCon events are held worldwide, with both in-person and virtual formats, allowing participants from different regions to engage with the community and stay updated on developments in the rapidly evolving cloud-native landscape.
As usual, the first day of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon was dedicated to co-located events. Here's a synthetic recap of key points from various events:
- Cloud Native AI Day Europe: Integration of AI with cloud native technologies can enhance adoption. Ricardo Aravena highlighted the potential synergy between specifications like OCI and large language models (LLMs) for distributing models across cloud native projects.
- Platform Engineering Day Europe: Marvin Beckers discussed the utility of kcp in building a Platform Engineering API Layer, emphasizing its role in connecting infrastructure and service providers. The panel emphasized factors to consider when deciding whether to build, adopt, or buy a platform, focusing on usability, scalability, cost, and long-term maintenance.
- AppDeveloperCon Europe: George Hantzaras explored the concept of application modernization, emphasizing the importance of refactoring, replatforming, and rehosting. Cloud native tools like Dapr and Backstage facilitate this process, along with internal developer platforms like the BACK Stack.
- Cloud Native Startup Fest: VCs discussed criteria for investing in startups, highlighting the significance of founders' skills in sales, company building, and scaling. They emphasized the value of mentorship beyond funding and the importance of addressing real-world problems with a sizable market.
- ArgoCon Europe: Argo maintainers showcased real-world examples of scaling cloud-native CI/CD with Jenkins and the Argo projects. Challenges with Jenkins were addressed using Argo, enabling synchronized deployments, progressive delivery, and automated analysis.
- OpenTofu Europe: Rufaida Mugalli demonstrated the use of OpenTofu and Infracost to track and reduce cloud spending, emphasizing the benefits of leveraging infrastructure as code for smarter coding and cost management.
Overall, these events underscored the importance of integration, usability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness in leveraging cloud native technologies across various domains, from AI to platform engineering and startup ecosystems.