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The New Stack Podcast
How cert-manager Got to 500 Million Downloads a Month
Dec 19, 2024
Matt Barker, co-founder of Jetstack, and Ashley Davis, staff software engineer at Venify, dive into the fascinating journey of cert-manager, an open-source project that revolutionized Kubernetes certificate management. They recount how a job interview challenge sparked its creation, leading to over 500 million downloads monthly. The discussion highlights cert-manager's CNCF graduation, upcoming sub-projects like trust-manager, and the importance of managing machine identities in cloud-native environments, while also addressing the challenges of community engagement and scaling.
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- Cert-manager evolved from an interview challenge into a vital open-source project for Kubernetes, achieving 500 million downloads monthly and CNCF graduation.
- The project faces governance challenges due to diverse user opinions while planning future enhancements like post-quantum cryptography and improved enterprise integrations.
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Overview of CertManager's Journey to Graduation
CertManager transitioned from a sandbox project to graduation status within the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) in four years, showcasing its significance in cloud-native environments. Initially developed by Jetstack, CertManager was created to address common challenges in managing TLS certificates within Kubernetes ecosystems. Its wide adoption can be seen, as studies indicate that it is utilized in up to 90% of Kubernetes clusters. This project has grown into a cornerstone of open-source certificate management, reflecting the community's strong support and substantial contributions towards its development.
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