Ship It! Cloud, SRE, Platform Engineering Kubernetes is an anti-platform
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Oct 18, 2024 In this engaging discussion, Adam Jacob, a veteran from Changelog, shares his optimistic vision for the future of infrastructure. He critiques the complexities of Kubernetes while emphasizing the need for innovation in cloud deployment. The conversation touches on the importance of reclaiming developer identity beyond specific technologies and highlights simpler alternatives like Fly.io. With a keen eye on emerging roles in tech, Jacob encourages listeners to embrace collaboration and pursue innovative projects in the ever-evolving landscape of technology.
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Tweeter
- Adam Jacob joked about restarting Twitter and calling it "Tweeter".
- He suggested its selling point would be its simplicity and lack of complex features like threads.
Kubernetes as an Anti-Platform
- Adam Jacob argues that Kubernetes, while widely adopted, has hindered innovation in infrastructure.
- Its declarative semantics and complex abstractions make it difficult to build truly new systems on top.
Automating vs. Building
- Justin Garrison points out that many platform engineering teams are not building on top of Kubernetes.
- They are simply automating existing Kubernetes features, not creating novel solutions.