Nigel Poulton, author of The Kubernetes Book, discusses career transitions, balancing work and passion, challenges of independent authors, navigating pandemic impacts, and how Kubernetes acts as a coach in managing cloud-native applications. Insights on improving paperback self-publishing on Amazon are also shared.

Adrian Mouat, James Spurin, and Nigel Poulton delve into the 2024 Docker Captains Summit in Lisbon, discussing its impact on the future. They share insights on community engagement, Docker's evolution, and the importance of cloud native tooling. The podcast also includes a humorous anecdote about encountering a graffiti artist's tag during a boat trip.