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Episode 22: From NGINX to Gateway API: Where Kubernetes Networking Is Heading

The retirement of NGINX Ingress might sound like just another Kubernetes update, but it reveals a much bigger shift. As teams start asking what replaces it, deeper questions come up about how traffic should be managed, who owns it, and what “modern” infrastructure actually looks like. Omer and Mark cover the rise of NGINX, why it became the default for so long, and what changed. They explore the growing ecosystem of alternatives like Traefik and Caddy, the move toward service meshes, and how Gateway API is shaping the next generation of Kubernetes networking.

Episode 21: Re:Invent 2025 announcements and what they mean to cloud users

In this episode, Omer and Mark reflect on AWS re:Invent and what it reveals about the current state of cloud infrastructure, with AI and agentic systems clearly dominating the narrative. They discuss how these trends intersect with DevOps, cost management, and operational complexity, and share reactions to a few standout announcements.

Episode 20: *SPECIAL EPISODE* 2025 Recap + Our Wild 2026 Predictions

In a special episode, Omer and Mark look back on the themes that defined their year - from the growing influence of AI to the ongoing challenges of cloud infrastructure. The conversation covers shifts in AWS commitments and pricing models, including the move from ARISE to savings plans, and what these changes mean for engineering teams. The discussion also explores emerging image-streaming technologies like StarGZ and SOCI, along with their impact on running AI and containerized workloads in Kubernetes. Throughout, the episode highlights the need for flexibility as cloud and AI continue to evolve.

Episode 19: What We Learned from the Cloudflare Outage

In this episode, Omer and Mark discuss the recent outages affecting major internet services like Cloudflare and AWS, exploring the implications of AI on infrastructure reliability, the centralization of internet services, and the risks associated with automation in DevOps. They also delve into the challenges of DNS management and the future of AI in operational roles, concluding with reflections on the resilience of internet services.

Episode 18: How to ensure quality when building a Kubernetes product?

In this episode, our host Omer and special guest Tzachi Tzafrir discuss the complexities of testing in Kubernetes, exploring various strategies for effective quality assurance. Tzachi shares insights on balancing fast testing environments with realistic production-like scenarios, the significance of chaos engineering, and the processes involved in testing new features. They also delve into the role of AI in development and testing, emphasizing the importance of integration and collaboration among developers.