Software Defined Talk Episode 547: Whitney goes to KubeCon
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Nov 21, 2025 Whitney Lee, a cloud-native commentator and Kubernetes expert, shares her insights from KubeCon. She dives into the importance of hands-on labs and the value of the Maintainer Summit. Whitney highlights AI themes from keynotes, including GPU updates for Kubernetes and the role of coding assistants in developer workflows. Networking strategies at conferences and the transition from Ingress NGINX are also explored. Plus, she recommends vegan dining at Slutty Vegan and tools like Obsidian for note-taking.
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Slutty Vegan Surprise In Atlanta
- Whitney describes eating at Slutty Vegan in Atlanta with theatrical staff greetings and a tasty vegan burger with plantains.
- She enjoyed the experience despite being in a Southern food city and staying vegan.
Time The Bus To Beat Airport Delays
- Whitney times her bus to the airport and leaves just in time to catch it so she gets through security in about 30 minutes.
- She recommends taking local transit and using priority status to speed the airport process.
Come Early For Better Networking
- Attend pre-conference events like Cloud Native Rejects to meet people and learn technical content.
- If you want networking and deeper connections, arrive early and join the smaller, focused events.